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Rock out with your mock draft out: Matt Maiocco

The Super Bowl is over. It is officially draft season. As a consequence, it is also mock draft season. (See Jon Dove’s mock draft here)

With the influx of interest in the draft post-Super Bowl, members of the main stream media will start to put out mocks. The first came today from Matt Maiocco. He's been a 49ers beat writer since 1993 and currently holds that position for CSN Bay Area.

In a move that may become popular if he looks good Thursday, Maiocco puts Cam Newton first overall to the Carolina Panthers. "He's able to do things I've never seen before," a scout told Maiocco.

Another pick that may become popular is Jimmy Smith going in the top 15. Maiocco has the Colorado cornerback at pick 12 to Minnesota.

There are some other surprising picks in Maiocco’s mock, so make sure to check it out here.

Mocking the Draft
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This player should be a plug-and-play replacement for Mekhi Becton right off the bat.

By Michael Peterson
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This guy’s got talent, plus playing with Patrick Mahomes automatically elevates his potential.

By Michael Peterson
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He’s a bit of a liability in the run game, but his potential in the pass game was enough for Buffalo Rumblings.

By Michael Peterson
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This pick could help the Commanders build on last year’s excellent season.

By Michael Peterson
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It’s a high-potential pick for a Detroit defense that needs a solid pass rusher.

By Michael Peterson
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This rookie would be a great complement to Jared Verse and Byron Young.

By Michael Peterson