Just Blog Baby 2014 NFL Mock Draft: Round One
By Chase Ruttig
Nov 23, 2012; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) breaks a tackle attempt by Arkansas Razorbacks safety Eric Bennett (14) and corner back Kaelon Kelleybrew (23) at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. LSU defeated Arkansas 20-13. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
#15 San Francisco 49ers (from Steelers, for #30, #61 in 2014 Draft): Odell Beckham Jr, WR LSU
Rory’s Take: With several additional picks through trades and compensatory selections the Niners will not have enough roster space for all of their rookies. Here they trade up, grab a great wide receiver prospect similarly to how they got Reid last year.
Chase’s Take: It is the new sexy storyline that the Niners are going to trade up to get one of the top wideouts in this draft and not risk waiting to #30, if so I think this is about as high as the 49ers can get with their late picks in the 2014 draft diminishing the value of their picks. ODB is an insane talent out of LSU and although they may be better served taking the possession based Evans, Beckham Jr. will be a breakout rookie getting to slide in with some great wideouts to learn from.