The 49ers’ free agency moves gave a sizable shakeup to their list of draft needs. While the priority of those needs and when they should address what position can be debated, this three-round mock draft from our friends at the Draft Wire shows just how much things changed for San Francisco after their new signings.
Here’s a quick look at the three players mocked to the 49ers late in the third round:
Round 3, Pick 99 | OT Carter Warren, Pittsburgh
Warren might be a project, but he’s definitely a player who projects as an offensive tackle in the NFL. The 49ers should be prioritizing tackle depth if they’re going to draft an offensive lineman. Warren is 6-6, 311 pounds with a massive wingspan. He was a full-time starter for four years and started 39 of the 40 games he played for the Panthers. With Colton McKivitz and Jaylon Moore as the only real options to replace Mike McGlinchey at right tackle, Warren would have a chance to make a big impact right away.
Round 3, Pick 101 | S Trey Dean III, Florida
Round 3, Pick 102 | TE Cameron Latu, Alabama
Latu would be a really nice selection to round out a 49ers tight end room that’s a little bit thin. San Francisco has with limited success been searching for a second pass-catching TE. Latu fits that bill, but he’s also a willing in-line blocker, which is key for what 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan needs from that spot. While Latu was involved on offense and special teams his first two non-redshirt years with the Crimson Tide, he didn’t catch a pass until his third year. Over those third and fourth seasons he posted 56 catches for 787 yards and 12 touchdowns. He’s a good athlete who moves well in space and would make a quick push for playing time in an offense that could use another receiving threat at TE.
