Draft Analysis: San Francisco 49ers
Posted: Sunday June 07, 1998 11:14 PM
R.W.
McQuarters 1st round, 28th overall
Cornerback,
Oklahoma State
Comments: Poor man's Charles Woodson. Can
play cornerback, receiver, and serve as return specialist. 49ers want him
to focus on just returns and cornerback duties as a rookie. Will likely be
nickel cornerback to start the season. Jeremy
Newberry 2nd round, 58th overall
Center, California
Comments: A favorite by 49er head coach Steve Mariucci,
who coached him in college ... tough and nasty, can play guard or center,
which gives him versatility for the 49ers ... will eventually be a starter
at either spot and will add a toughness to 49ers' line. Chris
Ruhman 3rd round, 89th overall
Tackle, Texas A&M
Comments: Semi-shocker pick in Round 3 ... not very high on
many draft boards ... decent run blocker but very raw in pass protection
... not known for great intensity and must get a little more physical ...
will get look at backup right tackle and if he shows anything in camp, he
should make team. Lance
Schulters 4th round, 119th overall
Safety, Hofstra
Comments: Small-college standout that will have chance to
make this team on special-teams ability ... big hitter on small-college
level and has good overall ball skills, but way behind in terms of
sophisticated pass coverage and man-to-man skills ... looks like a
developmental guy but only special teams right now. Phil
Ostrowski 5th round, 151st overall
Guard, Penn
State
Comments: Not a great workout guy, but another
player that plays better than his numbers ... has good movement in space,
which is the 49er way ... both guards are aging, which gives him shot as
backup ... pride and intensity should help him stick in some capacity.
Fred
Beasley 6th round, 180th overall
Fullback, Auburn
Comments: Undersized fullback who didn't carry the ball a
lot in college. Played in wide-open offense and catches the ball well out
of the backfield. Has a chance to start as a rookie if he can block. Ryan
Thelwell 7th round, 215th overall
Receiver,
Minnesota
Comments: Missed all of last season because of
academic reasons, but was highly rated going into his senior year. Has time
to develop behind solid receiver unit and compete for fifth receiver
spot.
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