49ers News: 49ers need to gain an edge from the draft
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 17: San Francisco 49ers Defensive End Nick Bosa (97) hugs general manager John Lynch before the National Football League game between the Arizona Cardinals and the San Francisco 49ers on November 17, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images 49ers draft scenarios: How team can address needs with first three picks (paywall) “ Fourth round, No. 127: DE/OLB Trey Moore, Texas .
Moore’s lack of elite traits will likely make him a Day 3 pick. Still, his smarts, consistency and effort suggest he could be a worthy fourth-round choice. At minimum, he has the makings of a special teams stalwart who could replace Robert Beal Jr.
, who signed with the Miami Dolphins in free agency, on coverage and return units. Scenario F: First round, No. 27: WR Omar Cooper Jr.
, Indiana : You might consider Cooper a cross between Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel. He has Aiyuk’s body control and leaping ability, and he fights through tackles like Samuel. Though he’s not as hefty as Samuel, Cooper is rugged enough to log a few plays in the backfield each week.