This item is part of a series on the positions the 49ers will look to fill in the upcoming draft and the players that are the best fits at those spots. They are published in order of need.
The No. 1 position: 'Leo' or 'Elephant' defensive end
Description: This spot goes to the best pass rusher on the defense. Because the player lines up on the weak side (mostly the right side of the defense), the 'elephant' usually doesn't have to worry about double teams, but he must be able to beat the opposition's best offensive lineman, the left tackle.