49ers post draft review

I say this to myself every year - I can't believe these ESPN todds can actually talk about this shit for so long.  Anyways, the end of the draft means the Niners just picked up some new players and I can't wait to see them on the field, especially some kid out of Oregon named LaMichael James. 

Below are the Niners selections in this year's NFL draft:

Round 1: A.J. Jenkins, Wide Receiver, Univ. of Illinois

I guess a lot of teams had this guy in their sights.  A guy like this has a ton of up-side and it's not going to hurt the Niners or Alex Smith to have another option to throw to out there.

My grade for the pick: B

Round 2: LaMichael James, Running Back, Univ. of Oregon

Not much to say here.  One of the most electric college football players of all time.  James couldn't have gone to a better team.  With Harbaugh's take on the left (west) coast offense, James should be able to shine and that's only on the offensive side of the ball.  James should be able to get his touches on the punt and kick return teams if he can show that he can hold onto the ball on special teams.  The Niner faithful are going to be impressed with James' speed and agility!  Go Ducks!

Grade: A-

Here's the rest of the Niners picks.  Picked up some good talent on both sides of the ball and potentially filled the void for a number of positions they needed to address in this draft. 

Round 3: No Pick

Round 4: Joe Looney, Offensive Guard, Wake Forest

Round 5: Darius Fleming, Linebacker, Notre Dame

Round 6: Trent Robinson, Safety, Mich. St.

Round 6: Jason Slowey, Center, Western Oregon 

Round 7: Cam Johnson, Defensive Tackle, Univ. of Virginia

Cant't wait until the season kicks off next fall!  See you all at the stick for the second to last season of the real SAN FRANCISCO 49ers! (Their move to Santa Clara is a whole other post)

Cheers,

Mr.A