The San Francisco 49ers select Mike McGlinchey ninth overall in the 2018 NFL Draft

Indianapolis, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Mike McGlinchey (24) stretches before getting measured… — Indianapolis, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Mike McGlinchey (24) stretches before getting measured during the 2018 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

By PFF.com
Posted Apr 26, 2018 9:08 pm EDT

With the ninth selection of the 2018 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers have selected Mike McGlinchey. The former Notre Dame star was selected ninth overall after finishing the 2017 season with an 90.6 overall grade that ranked first among draft class tackles. He joins his teammate at Notre Dame, Quenton Nelson, as the former Irish players were both selected within the top 10.

McGlinchey ranked fifth among draft-eligible tackles in run-blocking success percentage in 2017 (94.9).
McGlinchey's overall grade topped the charts as did his run-blocking grade among all draft class tackles.

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