The pick here is Prince Amukamara. People will learn to pronounce this kid's name. He's a gifted cover corner with good size and run support skills. He can compotently play both man-to-man or zone coverage while supporting against the run. Essentially, he is the type of corner that you can plug and play in any system that Jim Harbaugh and his staff want to run. He's a piece that would not need to be discarded in 3 years if a new coach is hired. (Ask the Lions how that repeated strategy works).
In evaluating the Niners roster it is pretty clear that this is a talented group that underachieved in a weak division last year. The door is open for this team to step through and make the playoffs against a division where everyone finished nearly .500 or below. Amukamara will help upgrade the secondary and defensive unit. Harbaugh might be tempted to go offense here, but people underestimate Harbaugh's commitment to defense. He went to Michigan. He played for the Bears and the Colts (an underrated defense at the time). He runs the football to control tempo. He knows that no game is won on just one side of the ball because he has a high footbal IQ. If one of the top flight QBs is available here he might be tempted, but the two QBs I consider worth drafting are already gone.
Keep in mind baseball is right around the corner. Brian will be posting his fantasy baseball list based on regression analysis of each players' last 1800 at-bats. He routinely uses this list, makes 4 moves during a season, and wins the fantasy baseball league. Only God has a better list.
