49ers add speed to line with DE Ronald Blair

The San Francisco 49ers have selected defensive end Ronald Blair out of Appalachian State in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

Chip Kelly clearly saw the need to address the 49ers' defensive line in his first draft as head coach, as the club already added defensive end DeForest Buckner in the first round.

Blair certainly doesn't project to be the same player Buckner does, but his addition adds some impressive depth to the 49ers pass rush.

Ronald Blair Bio

Position: DE
School: Appalachian State
College Experience: Senior
Height: 6-2
Weight: 284 lbs.

Strengths

• Has an effective swim move.
• Plays with good pad level.
• Accelerates quickly and shows good change-of-direction ability.
• Considered to be an excellent locker room presence.

Weaknesses

• Lacks ideal height.
• Needs to generate more power. Doesn't try to push blockers backwards, chooses to go around them.
• Poor timed speed at the scouting combine.
• Played against a low level of competition in college.

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