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49ers mock drafts: Offseason trade isn’t expected to change position of focus

One of the 49ers’ glaring concerns following the 2018 season was their pass rush.

San Francisco took a step toward fixing that issue this month when it traded for Dee Ford. He had 13 sacks last season for the Kansas City Chiefs while earning his first Pro Bowl selection.

Despite the acquisition, draft analysts still feel the 49ers will use the No. 2 selection in next month’s NFL draft to add another pass rusher.

It’s a two-man race which leans hard toward one player: Ohio State’s Nick Bosa. According to his draft profile on NFL.