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New York Giants Receive Low Mark in 2017 NFL Draft First Round Grades

By Nick Ziegler

Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; A general view before the start of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; A general view before the start of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) during warm-ups before the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

A+. . LB. 49ers. REUBEN FOSTER

The San Francisco 49ers traded to get the 31st pick from the Atlanta Falcons. Then, the 49ers got the steal of the draft, taking Reuben Foster out of Alabama with the 31st pick.

Foster should’ve gone much earlier, regardless of his off of the field issues. He moves laterally like no other linebacker in the draft, and his speed is unmatched. He has unbelievable strength, paired with great knowledge of the game.

His ability to read plays out of the inside linebacker position is very impressive. He is a naturally bred winner out of Alabama, and he is going to bring that culture back to the San Francisco 49ers.

He is the first linebacker taken in the first round by the 49ers since Patrick Willis, and he won’t disappoint. He will be an unbelievable linebacker in the NFL, and he won’t need much time to develop.

Great job here by the 49ers.

Franklin’s Pick Grade: A+

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