Grading the 49ers first-round pick: DE Nick Bosa

SANTA CLARA — The 49ers just drafted Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa. Let’s break down the positives and negatives of this pick.

POSITIVES.

1. Strong and powerful (29 reps on the bench).
2. Plays hard.
3. Advanced pass-rush technique and hand usage.
4. Only 21 years old.
5. Joey Bosa’s little brother.
6. Almost universally considered the second-best player in the draft.

NEGATIVES.

1. Short arms (33 inches).
2. Doesn’t have an explosive first step (33.5-inch vertical jump, 116-inch broad jump).