As the draft season begins to heat up, a new rookie edge rusher prospect opposite of Nick Bosa has been a fairly popular choice in multiple mock drafts with the No. 11 overall selection in the 2025 NFL draft, Offensive line and defensive line have been popular candidates for the 49ers in mock drafts early in the offseason. In the latest mock draft from Pro Football Network, another standout pass-rushing prospect landed with the 49ers at No. 11. At No. 11, Pro Football Network penned Texas A&M edge rusher Nic Scourton to the 49ers. According to Dalton Miller of PFN, Scourton’s plan as a pass rusher is “artwork.”
Nic Scourton isn’t perfect, but nobody else in this class possesses his blend of technical prowess, bend, size, and power. He’s playing too heavy right now, but losing the unnecessary weight he’s currently carrying on his frame should only make him more dangerous as an arc rusher. Scourton’s pass-rush plan is artwork, and the suddenness and fluidity he already plays with at 280 is terrifying. He’ll be one of the youngest players in the class while already possessing nuance far beyond his years. Scourton’s naturally thick lower half makes him a sturdy edge setter, and there’s a chance he’ll continue growing into his frame while building a more consistent power element to his game.
Scourton transferred to College Station in 2024 after two seasons at Purdue, where he recorded a career-high ten sacks in 2023. Scourton prospered in the SEC, recording five sacks, 37 tackles, and 14 tackles for loss in 12 games with the Aggies. Before declaring for the 2025 NFL draft, Scourton was named to the All-SEC First Team. Scourton will just be 21 years old when the 2025 NFL season begins, providing the 49ers a young talent with tremendous potential to develop alongside Bosa in San Francisco’s pass rush. The first round of the 2025 NFL draft will start on Thursday, April 24 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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