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49ers select DE Drake Jackson to open their 2022 draft

San Franciso has a type.

With the 61st pick in the NFL Draft, the 49ers selected defensive end Drake Jackson, from USC. Jackson is a speed rusher who will compliment Nick Bosa in the 49ers’ pass rush.

A good overall athlete, Jackson combines excellent short-area quickness with 4.5 speed and has several pass rush moves at his disposal to give opposing quarterbacks fits.

Jackson produced on a bad USC team, recording six sacks and 17 hits a season ago.

A little raw, Jackson relied on his athleticism at times and will need to work on his technique.