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Welcome to KNBR’s Draft Central, your home for exclusive news and analysis leading up and running through the 2021 NFL Draft. As the April 29 – May 1 draft date draws near, this page will be updated with exclusive video and audio breakdowns of potential 49ers prospects from your favorite KNBR hosts.
One final look at this year’s top QB prospects, a thread ?
We start with Justin Fields, who @sportslarryknbr says is his favorite prospect.
“Who in the history of the NFL has ever been 6’3″, 230 lbs with 4.4 speed at the QB position and failed?” pic.twitter.com/vHYLezHePt
— KNBR (@KNBR) April 29, 2021
Next up, the draft’s ultimate wildcard: Trey Lance.
“Whoever takes him is going to have to be patient, but two years from now you’re going to have a QB that is the envy of every team in the NFL.” pic.twitter.com/8zqfD9HzRM
— KNBR (@KNBR) April 29, 2021
The polarizing Mac Jones has been the main name associated with the 49ers recently.
“If you watch his film, his film is impressive. He’s poised. He’s tremendously smart, there’s no doubt about it.” pic.twitter.com/lkQKaDeysH
— KNBR (@KNBR) April 29, 2021
If the pundits are correct he’ll be gone before the 49ers are on the clock, but if not Kyle Shanahan and company could have the opportunity to draft ‘the magic man’.
“He’s special. Very very special player.” pic.twitter.com/I7NSJWVE42
— KNBR (@KNBR) April 29, 2021
Draft profile for @sportslarryknbr‘s sleeper cornerback, Notre Dame/NC State’s Nick McCloud:
• Tall, physical at the catch point
• Smart, cerebral player
• Good in Cover 3“A guy I would expect the 49ers to take a real hard look at in the middle rounds.” pic.twitter.com/ImPpEfy2L9
— KNBR (@KNBR) April 30, 2021
Here’s @sportslarryknbr‘s draft profile on Clemson WR Amari Rodgers
PROS ?
• Plug and play
• Terrific hands
• Plays multiple positionsCONS ?
• Not elite size/speed“Imagine Kyle Shanahan isolating this guy in coverage against a LB… good luck.” pic.twitter.com/1h40e0koBD
— KNBR (@KNBR) April 28, 2021
KNBR will also be providing wall-to-wall coverage on 104.5 FM / 680 AM during the draft beginning on April 29. Here’s the full schedule:
April 29 – Thursday
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM | KNBR 2020 NFL Draft Tailgate Show (Tom Tolbert, Rod Brooks & Dennis Brown) |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM | KNBR 2020 NFL Draft Special (Greg Papa, John Lund & Larry Krueger) |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 AM | KNBR 2020 NFL Draft Rewind (Mark Willard) |
April 30 – Friday
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | KNBR 2020 NFL Draft Tailgate Show (Tom Tolbert, Rod Brooks & Dennis Brown) |
| 4:00 PM | 6:10 PM | KNBR 2020 NFL Draft Special (Greg Papa, John Lund & Larry Krueger) |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 AM | KNBR 2020 NFL Draft Rewind (Mark Willard) |
*KNBR 1050AM will also have the NFL Draft on ESPN Radio from 3PM – 9PM.
May 1 – Saturday
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM | KNBR 2020 NFL Draft Special (John Lund, Adam Copeland, & Dennis Brown) |