:::[Official] San Francisco 49ers 2024 Season Thread [2-2 vs Cardinals 10/07 1:05PST]:::

req81 · Apr 30, 2015

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thasoleful1 · Apr 30, 2015

Pick is in already :lol

they knew who they want, now let's see who

thekidgriffey24 · Apr 30, 2015

It's Armstead I'm sure

DonRafa · Apr 30, 2015

here we go...

nothingtol0se · Apr 30, 2015

last time they pulled this ****, it was ******* AJ Jenkins.

niketalker23 · Apr 30, 2015

Is armstead a bad pick

black59razor · Apr 30, 2015

Los Angeles · Apr 30, 2015

Lol lol man

thasoleful1 · Apr 30, 2015

Justin Smith replacement?

ady2glude707 · Apr 30, 2015

This pick is not like Baalke

chris82790 · Apr 30, 2015

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niketalker23 · Apr 30, 2015

Bros I don't follow college, is this a bad pick?

based mod · Apr 30, 2015

So how we feel?

Sactown though :hat

black59razor · Apr 30, 2015

no, but it's not ideal. dude is raw as ****. id be surprised if he makes any sort impact this season.

49ersaaron8 · Apr 30, 2015

He has all the tools but I would have loved peters or Ray there. He needs a lot of work In my opinion.

hybridsoldier23 · Apr 30, 2015

I'm meh on this pick

100proof · Apr 30, 2015

Dont know anything about the pick, some insight anybody?

DonRafa · Apr 30, 2015

NikeTalker23 said:
Bros I don't follow college, is this a bad pick?

tons of potential, lacks consistency and production. Hopefully Justin Smith can show this kid how to do it

black59razor · Apr 30, 2015

tomsula has his hands full. dude has all the talent in the world.

Final Bosa · Apr 30, 2015

Wanted to move up for Shelton, or Waynes. This pick is meh as well for me. Getting more picks.. but we dont really use all of them/ need all of them imo.

thasoleful1 · Apr 30, 2015

I mean don't we have a Armstead in Okaye? :lol

black59razor · Apr 30, 2015

STRENGTHS: Imposing frame with plenty of room for additional muscle mass. Broad shoulders and long limbs with good overall weight distribution throughout. Good functional strength to jolt would-be blockers and shed. Uses height advantage to locate the football quickly. Light on his feet for a man of his size. Asked to drop into coverage, showing surprising balance and coordination. Can spin free from blocks and shows a late burst to close on the ball. May be just scratching the surface of his potential.

WEAKNESSES: Not yet the sum of his parts. Lacks quick-twitch athleticism and is often the last lineman off the ball. Pops upright at the line of scrimmage, negating his own power. Reliant on a simple bull rush and needs a clear lane to get to the quarterback. Doesn't possess the speed to chase down ballcarriers outside of the tackle box. Still developing recognition of passing lanes.

Compares To: Calais Campbell, Cardinals -- Armstead hasn't yet shown the strength and physicality that has made Campbell one of the league's best 3-4 defensive ends but the blend of size and athleticism is undeniable.

--Rob Rang

PLAYER OVERVIEW

Signed as a highly regarded prep and recorded 26 tackles in 13 games (including one start) in 2012. Progress slowed as a sophomore (15 tackles in 13 games, including five starts) but helped the Ducks win the Pac-12 and Rose Bowl and qualify for the national championship as a junior after quitting Oregon's basketball team to focus on football.
Dedicated to football in 2014, Armstead's incredible talent began to show through. He recorded 46 tackles, including 5.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks despite facing constant double teams.

Lacks the explosiveness off the snap to ever wreak havoc as a pass rusher but his size, strength and length make him an obvious five-technique candidate for traditional 3-4 clubs and he's light enough on his feet to potentially slide inside to defensive tackle in a four-man front. That kind of versatility and upside is likely to earn Armstead top 50 consideration. Some teams will pass on the raw prospect with questions about how important football really is to him.