If you’ve followed any mock drafts over the last several months, one name that keeps popping up for the 49ers at No. 15 is Oregon’s Arik Armstead.
The 6’7 295 defensive end who had nine tackles in th2 2015 National Title game against Ohio State, is expected to go in the first round of Thursday’s draft, and has been a popular pick for San Francisco in mock drafts.
The reasoning? Armstead will instantly fill in a need at DE in the 49ers 3-4 defensive scheme, especially with the still unknown status of Justin Smith.