San Francisco 49ers 2004 Draft
Round 1 (#31): Rashaun Woods, WR, Oklahoma State
Round 2 (#46): Justin Smiley, OG, Alabama
Round 2 (#58): Shawntae Spencer, CB, Pittsburgh
Round 3 (#77): Derrick Hamilton, WR, Clemson
Round 4 (#104): Isaac Sopoaga, DT, Hawaii
Round 4 (#127): Richard Seigler, ILB, Oregon State
Round 6 (#188): Andy Lee, P, Pittsburgh
Round 6 (#198): Keith Lewis, FS, Oregon
Round 7 (#217): Cody Pickett, QB, Washington
Round 7 (#226): Christian Ferrara, DT, Syracuse
Draft King Analysis
The 49ers found themselves in a tough position going into this draft. The team had a ton of needs, and they had to do something to fill them.
Trading down to get Woods at #31 was great in my estimation. WR was a huge need for San Francisco, and I think Woods will be an excellent pro. He'll face pressure to perform right away moreso than some of the receivers taken before him (i.e. Lee Evans and Michael Clayton), but he's proven that he can perform under pressure as evidenced by his big-time play in the tough Big 12.
Smiley at #46 is nice; I saw him as a borderline first rounder, and he'll help bolster that 49ers offensive line. Spencer at #58 is an underrated talent who will likely be called on right away to help in nickel and dime coverages.
At DT, the 49ers had needs, and they added two players with Sopoaga at #104 and Ferrara at #226. How they'll pan out remains to be seen, but with all the needs the 49ers had to fill, they couldn't use all of their high picks on need spots.
Overall, San Francisco did a good job working the draft. It will be interesting to see how many of these rookies are called upon to play a major role early on in the season for the 49ers.
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