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Report: Raiders have taken embattled DL Jalen Carter off draft board at 7 overall

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No team in the NFL would have more trouble explaining their logic of taking a chance on Jalen Carter than the Raiders. The Georgia prospect is widely considered one of the draft’s top defensive linemen. However, recently he pleaded no-contest to charges of racing and reckless driving in a drag racing accident that resulted in two deaths. Driving the other car was Georgia … [Read more...] about Report: Raiders have taken embattled DL Jalen Carter off draft board at 7 overall

49ers select a running back with 1 of their 3rd round picks in ESPN’s 7-round mock draft

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Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images The 49ers also found their Mike McGlinchey replacement We’ve finally found a credible 7-round NFL mock draft. This one comes via ESPN, where Jordan Reid went through each round, and here’s what he came up with for the 49ers. 99. Jaylon Jones, CB, Texas A&M The 49ers like long corners on the outside, and Jones is exactly that at … [Read more...] about 49ers select a running back with 1 of their 3rd round picks in ESPN’s 7-round mock draft

Oklahoma TE Brayden Willis confirms he’s formally met with the 49ers

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Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Willis has a basketball background and is more of a “move” tight end. The University of Oklahoma held its Pro Day on Thursday morning. That’s important, as the 49ers had a formal meeting with tight end Brayden Willis. Willis comes from a spread offense, which, to me, is where the 49ers should be looking at when deciding on which tight … [Read more...] about Oklahoma TE Brayden Willis confirms he’s formally met with the 49ers

Breer: ‘The Niners are hoping for a healthy competition between Lance and Darnold’

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Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer believes both quarterbacks have a chance to move the 49ers off their stance that Brock Purdy is QB1 this offseason. On Wednesday, we tried to make sense of the 49ers quarterback situation. Trey Lance and Sam Darnold have separate sample sizes, but both will be given a chance to … [Read more...] about Breer: ‘The Niners are hoping for a healthy competition between Lance and Darnold’