Report 49ers have strong interest in LSU draft prospects

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The already have three LSU players on their roster, and that number might grow at the NFL draft in two weeks.The NFC West club has a strong interest in former Tigers linebacker and running back , . Pete Alonso Jersey  The also reportedly took a strong interest in LSU's more prominent prospects, offensive Jed Lowrie Jersey  lineman and cornerback , at LSU's March 27 pro day. The connection? It could be new wide receivers coach Adam Henry, who came from LSU, although as the report notes, San Francisco showed an affinity for LSU players prior to Henry's arrival.Current from LSU include defensive lineman , return specialist and 2013 first-round pick at safety.Jalen Collins would fill a significant need at cornerback for the , although the club could probably trade  Jacob DeGrom Jersey down from the No. 15 pick to acquire him. It's other big need is at inside linebacker, due to the retirements of Patrick Willis and . Alexander is not a fit for that need, however Jose Reyes Jersey , as he is a smallish outside linebacker who will bring more of a speedy presence to third-down situations than a downhill, physical presence to the early downs.Magee (5-foot-9, 217 pounds) has excellent pa s-catching skills and could help spell , the club's  Mike Piazza Jersey leading returning rusher and presumptive starter for 2015, as a third-down back.*Follow Chase Goodbread on Twitter *.
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