Why the San Francisco 49ers should make a big move up for Michael Mayer
The San Francisco 49ers did not get into the action in the first round of this year’s NFL Draft. In fact, the defending NFC West champions are not expected to make their first picks until No. 99 overall at the end of Round 3.
There is a reason for this. General manager John Lynch and Co. exhausted a huge capital to move up for quarterback Trey Lance in the 2021 NFL Draft. San Francisco then sent multiple picks to the Carolina Panthers for star running back Christian McCaffrey during the 2022 season.
In hindsight, we can question the Lance trade all we want. The young signal caller is actually on the trade block. With that said, the acquisition of McCaffrey was absolutely a home run.
San Francisco still has 10 picks remaining in the 2023 NFL Draft. With a loaded roster, it’s unlikely the team will be selecting that many players.
Instead, the 49ers should target certain players in potential trade-up scenarios. We’re here to say that one player, former Notre Dame star tight end Michael Mayer, should be that target.
A projected first-round pick heading into the draft, Mayer is still on the board heading into Day 2 on Friday. He was considered the consensus No. 1 tight end in what is seen as one of the best drafts at that position in modern NFL Draft history. Mayer is coming off a record-breaking campaign for the Irish and should be considered a future Pro Bowler.
Here’s why San Francisco should make a bold move up for Mayer once Round 2 gets going later on Friday in Kansas City.
