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NFL Mock Draft 2018: Full first round – Who’s the Detroit Lions top pick?

By Michael Kirkland

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 25: Ezekiel Ansah of the BYU Cougars stands with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (L) and Pro Football Hall of Famer Barry Sanders (R) as they hold up a jersey on stage after Ansah was picked #5 overall by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 25, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 25: Ezekiel Ansah of the BYU Cougars stands with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (L) and Pro Football Hall of Famer Barry Sanders (R) as they hold up a jersey on stage after Ansah was picked #5 overall by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 25, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /
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SOUTH BEND, IN – OCTOBER 28: Josh Adams #33, Alex Bars #71, and Quenton Nelson #56 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrate after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Notre Dame Stadium on October 28, 2017 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

player. 42. . SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (6-10). . Quenton Nelson, G - Notre Dame. 9

The San Francisco 49ers had a renaissance of sorts this season. They started off looking like a team destined for a Top 2-3 pick, only to see their fortunes change after they traded for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. General manager, John Lynch, seems to have stolen Jimmy-G and set up his franchise for big success, as the ‘Niners went on a tear late in the season.

With Garoppolo under center, the 49’ers can concentrate on getting him some weapons and improving the protection for their franchise quarterback.They need receivers and possibly a running back, depending on pending free agent, Carlos Hyde.

Garoppolo is a free agent that will demand a big contract, like Matt Stafford, Derek Carr money. Jimmy may set a new record with his contract even though he has less than ten starts in his career.

Given what I previously said about the wide receivers, not that I’m immune from contradicting myself, I believe that Stanford-educated GM, John Lynch, knows where his money is best spent. Keep your best player upright.

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