The 49ers could make their 2023 NFL draft much more interesting with a deal that moves quarterback Trey Lance. While there’s nothing certain on that front, the deal presented in a three-round mock draft from Touchdown Wire’s Doug Farrar would be tough for San Francisco to turn down.
By dealing Lance to the Texans, the 49ers pick up Nos. 33, 65 and 73 in this year’s draft, giving them a sizable upgrade in draft capital.
San Francisco already holds 11 picks between Nos. 99 and 253. Tacking on three more gives them a whopping 14 selections. It was hard to envision them making all 11 of those original picks, so it’s even harder to envision them adding three more without doing some additional wheeling and dealing to move up in the draft when they can.
Alas, the new TD Wire mock gives us a good look at what kind of players the 49ers would be able to snag if they unload Lance for a haul of three top 100 picks. Let’s take a look at their now six picks in this three-round projection:
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Turner relayed the athleticism he shows on the field into an electric performance at the NFL combine when he ran a 4.26 in the 40-yard dash. That athleticism alone is enough to make him an intriguing prospect. He also turned in 20 pass breakups and three interceptions over his last two seasons with the Wolverines. His physical tools don’t jump off the page. He weighed in at just 178 pounds and his arms are shorter than 31 inches. Turner makes up for those measurements with his elite athletic traits though and could be a long-term answer for the 49ers in the slot.
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A wide receiver this early would be fascinating for the 49ers. While they have Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel atop their depth chart, San Francisco does need to start exploring the position to ready themselves for a future where they may not be able to afford both of them. Dell would provide an electric option in the slot who can create yards after the catch. He’s not a big receiver at 5-8, 165 pounds, but he posted more than 3,100 yards with 32 touchdowns on 228 catches in 35 games with the Cougars. That level of production makes it easy to overlook his lack of size or elite speed, and placing him in a YAC-heavy offense like Kyle Shanahan’s would be a perfect fit.
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