Yes, the San Francisco 49ers are almost entirely likely going with an outside pass-rusher with their first selection in the 2019 NFL Draft. Or, just as plausible, they’ll target Alabama defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, who is widely viewed as the second best prospect in this year’s draft class behind Ohio State EDGE Nick Bosa.
Armed with the No. 2 overall pick on April 25, the Niners should have a relatively straightforward choice to make and can simply address the team’s biggest shortcoming: the pass rush.
But what if general manager John Lynch and Co. elect to go a different route and grab someone few pundits and analysts, if any, projected?