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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Quarterbacks rule top 10

By Brad Weiss

Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws in the pocket against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws in the pocket against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 24, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) during the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) during the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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Myles Garrett

DE, Texas A&M

The biggest news around San Francisco as of late is whether or not the team will get their man when the Atlanta Falcons finish up their incredible postseason run. The 49ers organization is looking to bring in Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan as their new head coach for next season, after firing Chip Kelly after only one year at the helm. Shanahan has led the Falcons to the Super Bowl, and his offense has put up historic numbers this season.

For the 49ers, quarterback play has been a serious concern, which is another reason bringing in Shanahan is a good move. Shanahan has helped Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan put up MVP numbers this season, and San Francisco has a giant question mark at that position. The organization will likely not bring back Colin Kaepernick, so addressing that position is going to be a priority this offseason.

This April, the 49ers will select No. 2 overall, and while they could certainly draft a quarterback, Myles Garrett of Texas A&M is too good to pass up. San Francisco needs to fix their defense, after seeing most of their stars either leave, or retire in recent years. Garrett is the kind of impact player that can dominate from day one in the NFL, and he would instantly upgrade a weak defensive line unit in San Francisco.

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