A couple of former San Francisco 49ers coaches, Ryan Day and Chip Kelly, managed to take home college football's greatest honor by leading the Ohio State Buckeyes to a College Football Playoffs national championship. While Kelly and Day's one year in the Bay Area was nothing short of disastrous, at least Ohio State can brag about its win over Notre Dame in NCAA's final football game of the season. Good for Day and Kelly. For the Niners, who are slated to pick at No. 11 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Buckeyes' victory might prompt general manager John Lynch and Co. to consider Ohio State players a bit more than earlier, especially if the blend of championship-caliber pedigree and talent comes into play. So, in contrast to recent Niner Noise mock drafts, let's break down a heavy Ohio State-influenced seven-round mock for San Francisco, using the trusty Pro Football Focus mock draft widget.
Ohio State
Penn State
UCF
Miami (FL)
Oregon
Arkansas