SANTA CLARA — The 49ers just drafted Arkansas linebacker Dre Greenlaw with the 10th pick in Round 5. Let’s break down the positives and negatives of this pick.
POSITIVES
- Played in the SEC.
- Recorded 321 tackles in four seasons.
- Former strong safety.
- Experience playing zone coverage.
NEGATIVES
- Weak-side linebacker who doesn’t fill a need on the defense. Will backup Kwon Alexander.
- The 49ers already had a quality backup inside linebacker, Elijah Lee.
- Poor run defender.