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Report: Potential 49ers Draft Target has "Medical" Concern

I think it's safe to say that the 49ers won't be drafting this player anymore.
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Oregon Ducks defensive lineman Derrick Harmon forces a fumble from Idaho Vandals quarterback Jack Layne as the Oregon Ducks host the Idaho Vandals Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.
Oregon Ducks defensive lineman Derrick Harmon forces a fumble from Idaho Vandals quarterback Jack Layne as the Oregon Ducks host the Idaho Vandals Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. | Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK

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Well, this is a bummer.

A potential draft target for the San Francisco 49ers with the 11th pick is now a red flag. According to Benjamin Allbright, Oregon's defensive tackle, Derrick Harmon, has a "medical" concern.

Harmon was a prime candidate I listed for the 49ers to draft with the 11th pick. However, this latest report makes him a red flag and an easy pass.

The 49ers cannot take a player with any injury concern at No. 11, except maybe if they were picking late in the first round. It would make the risk more warranted.

But Allbright closely covers the Denver Broncos and doesn't like or connect Harmon to them. If he isn't on the Broncos' radar, he shouldn't be on the 49ers'.

It's a bummer he can't be considered for the 49ers. Harmon is a destructive player who impacts the pass and run. The 49ers would've benefited from his addition.

Now, it would be nothing more than just a thought with him. Luckily, Harmon wasn't some "can't miss" prospect or someone the 49ers have been zeroing in on.

It's unclear where the 49ers are going with the 11th pick. They could draft another defensive tackle like Michigan's Kenneth Grant.

Or, go in another direction, like offensive tackle if Missouri's Armand Membou falls to them. Even drafting a cornerback is on the table for them.

They would have to consider it, at least if Michigan's Will Johnson and Texas's Jahdae Barron are there for them. That is the direction I'd like to see the 49ers take.

Either way, they will have several options to choose from even with Harmon becoming a red flag.

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Jose Luis Sanchez III has covered the San Francisco 49ers daily for FanNation since 2019. He started off as the lead publisher for FanNation's All49ers, then switched positions to become the Deputy Editor in 2020. Sanchez writes, edits, and produces videos daily for All49ers. He also co-hosts a show on YouTube with All49ers lead publisher Grant Cohn weekly. Prior to FanNation, Sanchez started his writing career back in 2016 for the school newspaper at Skyline college where he covered all sports team in the Bay Area. Following that from 2017 to 2019, he found a role as a contributor for FanSided's news desk along with their site's Just Blog Baby covering the Las Vegas Raiders and Golden Gate Sports every professional Bay Area sports team. Atop all of that, he was able to graduate with a Bachelors degree in Communication Studies at San Francisco State University in 2020. Sanchez is committed to ensuring he delivers transparent analysis and straightforward opinions that resonates with readers to get them thinking.

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