The San Francisco 49ers selection of Leonard Floyd during this year’s NFL draft would come as a surprise to most, especially if it happened at pick No. 7.
But keep in mind a few things before ruling this pick out or thinking Floyd can’t, or won’t, be taken with the seventh pick.
Remember the 2011 NFL Draft when the 49ers selected Aldon Smith at pick No. 7? Everyone was shocked. Although, it was good value based on the fact that most mocks had him going by pick No. 11 anyways.
This is exactly the type of pick general manager Trent Baalke is known for.