49ers add OT Fahn Cooper

The San Francisco 49ers have selected offensive tackle Fahn Cooper out of Ole Miss in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

It's the 49ers' third offensive lineman taken in this year's draft, following the selections of guard Joshua Garnett and offensive tackle John Theus in the first and fifth rounds, respectively. Cooper is a solid pass protector and could be used as the team's swing tackle during his rookie campaign.

Fahn Cooper Bio

Position: OT
School: Ole Miss
College Experience: Senior
Height: 6-5
Weight: 306 lbs.
Age: 22

Strengths

• Durable and versatile. Started every game during his two years at Ole Miss and has experience at both tackle positions.
• Displays toughness and doesn't back down from physical challenges. (NFL.com)
• Uses his angles to seal run lanes and generate movement at the point of attack. (CBS Sports)
• Able to pull off his initial block and engage with linebackers at the second level, giving his running backs options. (CBS Sports)

Weaknesses

• Has some balance issues due to too wide of base in pass sets. (NFL.com)
• Below-average athletic traits and change-of-direction ability. (NFL.com)
• Needs to improve his hand placement. He strikes defenders too high at times and loses leverage and power, or too low, leaving himself vulnerable to swim moves. (CBS Sports)
• Some commitment concerns, as he bounced around between three programs in college. (CBS Sports)

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