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2019 NFL Mock Draft: Justin Herbert heads to Giants

By Brad Weiss

COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 1: Nick Bosa #97 of the Ohio State Buckeyes defends against the Oregon State Beavers at Ohio Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Oregon State 77-31. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 1: Nick Bosa #97 of the Ohio State Buckeyes defends against the Oregon State Beavers at Ohio Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Oregon State 77-31. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /
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NEWTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 1: Boston College Eagles defensive end Zach Allen (2) celebrates a first quarter sack of Massachusetts Minutemen quarterback Andrew Ford (7). Boston College hosts the University of Massachusetts Minutemen at Alumni Stadium in the Chestnut Hill section of Newton, MA on Sep. 1, 2018. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
NEWTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 1: Boston College Eagles defensive end Zach Allen (2) celebrates a first quarter sack of Massachusetts Minutemen quarterback Andrew Ford (7). Boston College hosts the University of Massachusetts Minutemen at Alumni Stadium in the Chestnut Hill section of Newton, MA on Sep. 1, 2018. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) /

Edge. Boston College. Zach Allen. 11. player. 42.

When it comes to the San Francisco 49ers, all eyes are on Jimmy Garoppolo, who the team traded for at the  trade deadline last season. All Jimmy G did when inserted into the lineup is win football games, taking the 1-11 49ers to finish the season with six wins, and heading into Sunday, he had gone 7-0 as a starter overall in the NFL.

Well, unfortunately for 49ers fans, Garoppolo came down to earth a bit in Week 1, as the Minnesota Vikings defense proved to be too much for him. The 49ers lost their opener on the road, but they should be fine, and will likely be battling it out for a Wild Card spot during the 2018 season.

When it comes to their draft position next April, the thought is they will be picking closer to the middle of the first round, so their slot here is a bit early. Still, no matter where they pick in 2019, they need to do something to add some talent to the defensive side of the ball, especially on the edges.

During his time at Boston College, Zach Allen has established himself as one of the best edge rushers in college football, and there is a lot of hype surrounding him this season. He is a guy who will definitely go in the first round, and with a need on the edge, the 49ers would be lucky to grab him to bolster that defensive line in San Fran.

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