Breaking down the 90 players on the 49ers offseason roster in 90 posts (over 90 or so days). Today is OT Mike McGlinchey"In 2017
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, the San Francisco 49ers offensive line was not effective. That’s putting it mildly. With their first selection in the 2018 NFL Draft, the 49ers selected right tackle, Mike McGlinchey. The former Notre Dame star made an immediate impact. The year prior, the 49ers averaged 2.9 yards per carry on all runs that were to the right end. That was good for 26th in the league. With McGlinchey, the Niners averaged 4.63 yards per carry to the right end in 2018. It might not be fair to give the rookie all the credit for that, but it’s evident McGlinchey is and will be a difference-maker for years to come.There will always be fans that are unhappy with the pick. I will still see people commenting “it should’ve been Derwin James.” Hindsight is always 20/20. The 49ers weren’t going to take a safety with Jaquiski Tartt coming off the year he had in 2017, despite Tartt missing games. Teams don’t draft safeties in the top-10. They do tackles. One thing that has been fun to see is McGlinchey’s impact on Joe Staley off the field. They always seem to be out and about and having a good time. That is the type of chemistry you can’t measure in the box score.Basic InfoAge: 25Experience: 1 seasonHeight: 6’8”Weight: 309Cap statusMcGlinchey is going into the second-year of rookie year deal. His cap hit for 2019 is $4,168,608. As a first-round pick, he will be eligible for a fifth-year option. Because he was a top-10 pick, that option will be the average of the ten highest-paid players at the position.Where he can improve in 2019It has to be pass protection for McGlinchey. The rookie gave up 39 total pressures in 2018. That was the 12th most in the NFL. It’s fair to assume Jimmy Garoppolo will help cut that number down a little bit. Still, McGlinchey will need to improve. Most rookies do in year two. According to ESPN and NFL Next Gen Stat’s new pass block win rate metric (it’s a “win” if a blocker can maintain his block for 2.5 seconds or longer), McGlinchey has a 79 percent win rate on 483 pass sets, which ranks 19th among qualified right tackles.If McGlinchey can limit some of the pressures he gave up a year ago
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, he could be a high-end starter in year two. That’s big. McGlinchey significantly improved the 49ers run game. His development in pass protection will be something to keep an eye on.Why he might regress in 2019It’s tough to watch McGlinchey play as a rookie and think “yeah, this is as good as he’ll be.” Rookies often struggle in pass protection merely because they’re not used to going against guys of that caliber. The only way I see McGlinchey getting worse is if he is unable to stay on the field. He’ll improve in pass protection because he will have a full season where he can study himself. First-year players are usually adjusting to the speed of the game and figuring out what they can and can’t do athletically. Expect a big year from McGlinchey in 2019. Senior Bowl week has come and gone, but before we dive into Combine prep, we have to look into some of the prospects who improved their stock down in Mobile. Prospects like Montez Sweat, Dalton Risner and Deebo Samuel headlined the event and we’ve mentioned players like Ben Powers, Andy Isabella, and Garrett Bradbury, but who else impressed enough in Mobile to elevate their draft stock?Chris Lindstrom, OL, Boston CollegeLindstrom capped off a great practice week down in Mobile with a dominant performance in the game on Saturday. Lindstrom was powerful in the one-on-one sessions and moved very fluidly when it came to run blocking. Lindstrom also looked at home when it came to facing stout competition in Mobile. You could feel his competitive attitude shine in Mobile, he was a true alpha on the field. Lindstron showed off his athleticism throughout the week handling pulling situations and combo blocks with ease. The offensive guard class is pretty light, and Lindstrom’s performance in the Senior Bowl could’ve pushed him to the top of the interior offensive line class for 2019. Terrill Hanks, LB, New Mexico StateSpeaking of weaker position groups in the 2019 class
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, the linebacker class is similar in that fashion — good thing for Hanks. Hanks was fairly unknown before heading to Mobile, but left as a name to know going forward. Hanks stepped on the scales at weigh-in day looking absolutely shredded, a physical monster, and his play on the field backed it up. In Senior Bowl it’s somewhat frowned upon to lay the big hit, but Hanks clearly didn’t care, dropping a few big hits throughout the week and during the game. Hanks set the tone in Mobile and didn’t look back. All that, and he showed solid coverage ability, something you need to have as a modern day linebacker. The 49ers need a linebacker and Hanks could be a fit in the mid-rounds. Penny Hart, WR, Georgia StateIf you haven’t heard the buzz about Hart yet, I have to wonder if you’ve been paying attention. Hart lit up the Senior Bowl practice just about every time he stepped on the field. Hart’s speed was very real, but his elusive route running set him apart. Hart was must-watch every practice. Hart continually confused defensive backs with his jittery footwork. Hart was a late add to the Senior Bowl roster and used this opportunity to introduce himself to the world. It’ll be interested to monitor how fast Hart runs at the combine. If he breaks the low 4.3 mark he could be hearing his name heard a lot earlier than expected. Lonnie Johnson Jr., CB, KentuckyThe cornerback group in Mobile was a thin one
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, not weak in skill, just a small group meaning many reps to go around and Johnson took advantage. He was impressive in one-on-one drills with receivers, a tough task in a drill that’s favored towards the receiver. Johnson had a few splash plays at Kentucky, but it was overshadowed by inconsistent play. His length and athletic traits are everything you want in cornerback, but he’s struggled to put it all together. Johnson’s impressive Senior Bowl week was the first step in showing he’s beginning to put it all together which could improve his draft stock before April.Jarrett Stidham, QB, AuburnIt wouldn’t be a Senior Bowl recap without bringing up the quarterback position. That brings us to Stidham, one of the most disappointing players in the 2018 college football season. Stidham started 2018 with high hopes, touted like he was a potential first round quarterback at the start of college football season. His play in 2018 made some question his original invitation to the Senior Bowl. Stidham erased a lot of that with his performance down in Mobile. He was one of the most consistent passers in an underwhelming group. The quarterback class in the 2019 draft is a little murky depending on who you talk to, but if Stidham can pair a good Senior Bowl with a great Combine, he could win back some of his fans from the 2018 offseason.
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