San Francisco 49ers: 5 Ways to Avoid Mistakes In The 2011 NFL Draft

The 49ers appear to be entering familiar territory for the 2011 NFL mock draft. As of this week, Many mock drafts have them picking in the top five. They are in a position where they could easily play themselves to having the No. 1 draft pick with no serious changes to the way business is done in the bay.

Barring a miracle, this should be Alex Smith's last year in San Francisco. Who would have thought that Alex Smith would have come to the 49ers as a first overall draft choice, and left the team with the first overall draft choice?

Can the 49ers afford to take a gamble with a top five pick on another QB?

With our top priorities being pass rush, cornerback and quarterback, lets have a look.

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