49ers
Offense: RB Jordan James, Oregon
Defense: DT Alfred Collins, Texas
The 49ers didn’t use high picks on the offensive side with losses on the defensive side in free agency. James is a compact power back who runs with good physicality and dual threat ability. In this system, they love to the run the ball and the injuries always come.
The 49ers loss most of their DTs in free agency, so Collins has every opportunity to take over a starting job. Collins is a huge DT at 6’6 332 with good strength and run stopping ability with potential to be a 3-down player.
Rams
Offense: TE Terrance Ferguson, Oregon
Defense: Edge Josaiah Stewart, Michigan
Ferguson was the first pick made by the Rams in the draft and he is viewed as an upgrade at the position talent wise and has proven to be a movable piece in college. He has good size at 6’5 with good hands and production.
The Rams already have a young defense, but Stewart is viewed as a tough, mature player who could add to the pass rush mix. Stewart is a physical, high motor player with good sideline to sideline ability; he should start off as a rotational pass rusher.
Seahawks
Offense: TE Elijah Arroyo, Miami
Defense: S Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina
With the Seahawks cutting Noah Fant, the door is open for Arroyo to compete for the starting TE job. Arroyo is a big pass catching TE and willing blocker who can be a movable piece.
With the depth of the secondary, Emmanwori can be a movable piece on the defense as he is also seen as an extra LB at his size. He proved at the combine that he is an athletic freak and should be a solid playmaker all over the field.
Cardinals
Offense: G/C Hayden Conner, Texas
Defense: CB Will Johnson, Michigan
Conner was the only offensive player selected by the Cards. He is a player with experience at Guard and Center with good strength and pass blocking skills. He is in competition for a starting spot at Guard.
Before an injury and the scouting combine process, Johnson was viewed as a top 5-10 player with the ability to play CB and Safety with a comparison to Patrick Surtain II. Johnson will have every opportunity to takeover a starting CB spot with his size and coverage skills.
