A look at 49ers’ potential Day 2 picks in NFL Draft

SANTA CLARA Cross off edge rusher Not for the rest of the draft necessarily but the selection of defensive end Mykel Williams of Georgia Thursday night at No overall checks an significant box and enables the ers to look for more feasible starters on Day Barring trades the ers are scheduled to select Saturday in the second round at No overall and have two picks in the third round Nos and There were defensive linemen selected in the first round including Williams five on the edge and five interior It s supposed to be a deep draft at those positions so the ers could continue adding to the defensive front Of lesson there s also a need on the offense line at linebacker a third corner a third safety and perhaps a wide receiver with Brandon Aiyuk recovering from a serious knee injury Here s a shopping list to keep in mind for the ers when the draft resumes at p m Defensive tackles T J Sanders South Carolina A natural three-technique has a quick burst to the backfield and is adept at blowing up running schemes although not as much when he s being blocked head-on Alfred Collins Texas A true nose tackle at -foot- and pounds but not a a particularly good pass rusher With Bosa and Williams on the outside an immediate contributor on inside runs even for a two-down defender is a good thing Darius Alexander Toledo Position flexibility isn t a factor here Alexander is viewed as an inside participant at an area the ers desperately need considering all they ve got is Jordan Elliott Evan Anderson Kalia Davis and Kevin Givens J J Pegues Mississippi Intriguing in that he was used by coach Lane Kiffin as a fullback and short-yardage runner but also a well-regarded run defender May be more of a developmental Day pick Defensive ends Donovan Ezeiruaku Boston College Also seen as an outside linebacker Ezeirauaku has prospective with his length and burst A minor surprise he s still on the board which means it might mean a contract up to get him Mike Green Marshall Williams fills a need as an edge rusher who the ers believe can move inside in sub packages Green has character concerns that caused him to fall but the talent to be more of a pure pass rusher Offensive linemen Jonah Savaiiinaea Arizona Played selected right tackle but would likely be a guard with the ers provided they believe he can move well enough in the zone blocking scheme Aireontae Esery Minnesota The ers love experience and Esery was a maistay for five years including his final two years at left tackle Marcus Mbow Purdue Having played basketball in high school before committing to football Mbow has the sort of athleticism the ers need from a lineman Made a smooth transition from guard to tackle and the ers value those who can do both Linebackers Carson Schwesinger UCLA Seems to have a knack for knowing where the play is going and he s got range and the ability to cover backs and tight ends when called upon Danny Stutsman Oklahoma Has size and good movement to go with speed in the -yard dash that suggests he can hold up in coverage As ascended from a three-star recruit to a Day draft pick Jeffrey Bassa Oregon The ers love Oregon players general manager John Lynch considers Ducks coach Dan Lanning an ally And Bassa has the ability to range sideline to sideline has coverage instincts and is a prospective modern NFL linebacker Carson Schwesinger of UCLA makes a tackle against Marcus Harris II in a competition AP Photo Defensive backs Will Johnson CB Michigan Played outside and in the slot at Michigan but injuries derailed his final season Was mocked to the ers more than once as a first-round pick at No Nick Emmananwori S South Carolina Considered a safety prospect but don t rule out the ers thinking he could be a linebacker in the Dre Greenlaw mold Trey Amos CB Mississippi Solid athletically and the kind of long -foot- pounds that the ers love in an outside corner to battle jump-and-catch receivers Could find a role when Deommodore Lenoir moves into the slot Shavon Revel Jr CB East Carolina A torn ACL in September is a red flag but Revel at - was considered an upper first-round possibility before the injury Acareye h Thomas CB Florida State Another rangy outside corner at - who didn t have a great season but opened certain eyes at the Senior Bowl Has press coverage ability although hasn t made a lot of plays on the ball Offensive skill position Kaleb Johnson RB Iowa Averaged yards per carry in a dated Iowa offense and is considered to be a subject runner with the ability to make a one-cut in the zone scheme that the ers desire A lot to work on in the passing meeting both blocking and catching Related Articles Kurtenbach The ers first-round pick could not have been better ers brass relieved top pick Mykel Williams fell out of top ers spend first-round draft pick on defensive end Mykel Williams NFL Draft will determine if Robert Saleh can work miracles with ers defense NFL Draft ers must find quality starters to get that edge back after roster purge Quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders Colorado OK we ll go there His ability to take punishment and throw with anticipation would ostensibly appeal to Shanahan not to mention the ers coach used to wear a Deion Sanders jersey in high school But assuming Brock Purdy is still on board and Mac Jones why bring the circus to town