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Check out what anonymous scouts have to say about 49ers DL pick DeForest Buckner

Anonymous scouts are part of the business in the pre-draft build-up. Here's what they had to say about new 49ers defensive lineman DeForest Buckner.
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Joshua Garnett on run-blocking: 'I like to run through people's soul'

The San Francisco 49ers landed Stanford offensive guard Joshua Garnett after a move up into the first round on Thursday. Garnett spent the day at home in Washington, and will arrive in the Bay Area...
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Joshua Garnett talks about 49ers excitement, working with OL coach, natural position

The San Francisco 49ers added traded up to draft guard Joshua Garnett in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft. After the selection, Garnett chatted with local media, and is clearly excited about joining the team. We've got a full transcript.
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KEEPING IT THOUGHTFULLY HONEST: Great value with impressive character and performance backgrounds, Solid and no Risk is how I would describe the 49er two picks in 2016 draft of DL DeForest Buckner, Oregon Pac 12 top defensive player of the year and OG Josh Garnett, Stanford and Outland Trophy Award winner (to steal him who must have been on Seagulls OL top need)! Although I was hoping to they would reach to take LB Myles Jack with so much outstanding upside with some risk, the 49er made some wise choices given how other top players taken ahead of them off the board. Now they must get another OL, CB and wide-out and HB/ punter returner with exceptional speed. And yes, GM Baalke gets a temporary reprieve from his hot seat due to his past moribund record! http://cover32.com/2016/04/29/49ers-stay-safe-true-form-selecting-deforest-buckner/ & 49ers trade up for more help in trenches, Broncos trade up for QB (hmmm) « Bay Area Sports Guy

49ers stay safe and true to form in selecting DeForest Buckner | Cover32

For the second year in a row, the San Francisco 49ers select a defensive lineman from Oregon, getting solid value and a player whom many consider a safe pick in DeForest Buckner, with Trent Baalke going with a defensive player in the 1st round for the 4th year in a row and bolstering a thin defensiv…
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49ers needs, draft picks, options heading into Day 2

The 49ers have one pick on Friday, and eight on Saturday. That provides plenty of ammunition to make things happen.
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