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Raiders Round 6 LB Amari Burney boasts hands, coverage abilities

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Josh McDaniels and Patrick Graham have talked before about the value of a linebacker who can drop into coverage. In that vein, you can see what they saw in Amari Burney who they selected with the 203rd pick in the sixth round. “I feel like when I’m in coverage you don’t have to double the man that I’m guarding, so you can use the safety to be a rat or something like that,” … [Read more...] about Raiders Round 6 LB Amari Burney boasts hands, coverage abilities

49ers select Dee Winters with the No. 216 pick of the NFL Draft

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Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The 49ers added a speedy linebacker, the first time they’ve drafted one since Dre Greenlaw in 2019 The 49ers have filled needs at safety, cornerback, and on the edge so far on Day 3 of the draft. With their remaining picks, it wouldn’t be surprising to see San Francisco select a developmental tackle, quarterback, or … [Read more...] about 49ers select Dee Winters with the No. 216 pick of the NFL Draft

NFL Draft Day 3 thread: The Seahawks just drafted their second running back of the draft

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Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images There will be no picks in the fourth round, but it should still be a busy day for the Niners The 49ers have six picks today, but none of them are in the fourth round. Round 5 - No. 155Round 5 - No. 173Round 6 - No. 216 (compensatory pick)Round 7 - No. 247Round 7 - No. 253 (compensatory pick)Round 7 - No. 255 … [Read more...] about NFL Draft Day 3 thread: The Seahawks just drafted their second running back of the draft

49ers select TE Brayden Willis of Oklahoma with pick No. 247 in the NFL Draft

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Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images A potential Kyle Juszczyk replacement? The 49ers have three picks in the seventh round: Rd 7 (247) Rd 7 (253) Rd 7 (255) So far, they’ve selected a speedy cornerback, edge rusher, and linebacker. They haven’t selected a player who ran slower than 4.5: 49ers defensive draft picks so far today: Speed, speed, speed.Darrell Luter Jr.: … [Read more...] about 49ers select TE Brayden Willis of Oklahoma with pick No. 247 in the NFL Draft