San Francisco 49ers: Grades for every 2021 NFL Draft pick

CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA - JANUARY 29: Head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers (R) talks with general manager John Lynch during practice for Super Bowl LIV at the Greentree Practice Fields on the campus of the University of Miami on January 29, 2020 in Coral Gables, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

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San Francisco 49ers 2021 NFL Draft grades: Rounds 5 (Two Picks

Jaylon Moore, OG (Round 5, 155th overall) – Grade: B-

Like former Niners-lifer Joe Stalley, Jaylon Moore was a tight end in high school that played tackle in college. San Francisco views Moore as a guard but he could possibly see reps at tackle down the road. The offensive line identity has changed for the better and Moore can contribute to that. After all, positional versatility is rarely a bad thing when it comes to the O-line.

Moore’s strength in pass blocking is exactly what the 49ers need to aid the QB hit total from last season. Changing his position from tackle to guard should also help with his development with blocking in motion. Generally speaking, Moore will have a solid impact on the depth in the trenches for the 49ers, which makes him a solid addition in the fifth round.

Deommodore Lenoir, CB (Round 5, 172nd overall) – Grade: C-

Demmodore Lenoir was the second cornerback selected for the Niners. Lenoir plays with a high motor but will have to climb his way up the depth chart to get on the field. In particular, Lenoir isn’t great at playing in space. In effect, he wouldn’t be an ideal outside corner and likely will be a reserve nickel cornerback.

The Lenoir selection felt like a pick where they don’t really have a plan for the player but had to fill a void at the thin cornerback position. Being a two time second-team All-American at the University of Oregon could boost his progressio as a player. He will likely look to make his mark on special teams as a rookie.

Overall, the 49ers used their first picks in Round 5 for depth pieces at positions of need. It would’ve been nice to find more immediate contributors but neither were bad picks overall.