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With the 93rd pick in the 2013 "Official" Mock Draft, the San Francisco 49ers select Shamarko Thomas, S, Syracuse.
With the departure of Dashon Goldson, the 49ers were looking to add some talented safeties in this draft. After drafting Alford earlier in this round, signing Nnamdi and now drafting Thomas, the 49ers believe they've turned their secondary from a weakness to a complement to their great front 7.
2013 49ers Draft:
31) Tyler Eifert, TE, Notre Dame
34) Datone Jones, DE/DT, UCLA
61) Sylvester Williams, DT, UNC
74) Robert Alford, CB, Southeastern Louisiana
93) Shamarko Thomas, S, Syracuse
....Analysis
Strengths
Disciplined linebacker who follows through on his assignments and maintains his gap responsibilities prevent cutbacks. Also a solid tackler, able to break down and securely wrap the ballcarrier’s torso or leg for minimal yards after the catch. Often lines up over tight ends and larger receivers, using his agility to run routes with them to the sideline or down the seam, gets a good initial jam at the line of scrimmage. Can jump slants and win 50/50 balls to force incompletions and has good enough hands to create turnovers on easier plays. Extends his arms into receiver and tight end blocks to maintain his distance and gets off with strong hands to chase or make plays on the outside.
Weaknesses
Average closing speed means he might not be an elite playmaker at the next level. Can be eluded by quicker ballcarriers in the open field and the backfield when failing to break down quickly. Must use his hands more consistently to beat blocks at the line.
NFL Comparison - Michael Boley
Bottom Line
UConn is becoming more than just a basketball school, as Moore is one of a handful of Huskies potentially earning mid-round grades. He isn’t the biggest of linebackers, but is productive (196 tackles, 27.5 for loss in 2010-2011), plays stronger than his frame indicates, and has the athleticism to play either strong side, or weak side linebacker in the pros.
Sio Moore Draft Profile
STRENGTHS: World-class speed. Looked more polished as a route-runner at the Senior Bowl than he had shown previously; more flexible in his patterns and breaks, catching just about everything thrown his way. Explodes off the line and hits another gear when the ball is in the air. Versatile playmaker who can add value by getting the ball into his hands in the backfield or as a kickoff and punt returner.
WEAKNESSES: Undersized at 5-9, 178 pounds, relegating him to a slot position. Can be jammed at the line, taking him out of the play. Lackluster senior season highlighted raw route-running. Generally failed to impress on film.
Washington might consider trading their 4th and one of their 5th round picks in order to move up in the 4th round....if anyone's interested.