By: Chris Biderman | 18 minutes ago Follow @ChrisBiderman With a quarterback seemingly not worth a top-10 pick and Reuben Foster’s stock taking a hit after getting booted from the combine over the weekend, there might be a new favorite to land with the 49ers at pick No. 2 in the NFL draft. Ohio State safety Malik Hooker, who could be a strong fit replicating Earl Thomas at the back end of San Francisco’s new Seahawks-style defense, might be the prospect that makes the most sense. That’s if Myles Garrett goes first to Cleveland, which is widely expected after his explosive combine workout. Hooker’s the pick for the 49ers in NFL Media analyst Bucky Brooks’ mock last week. His take: John Lynch resists the temptation to reach on a QB to select a dynamic centerfielder with outstanding instincts and ball skills. Lynch said at the combine that Jimmie Ward is going to get a…
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