It seems unthinkable the 49ers would skip on an edge rusher with the No. 2 pick in the draft. Head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch have both emphasized the importance of the position, and they’ve made only one major move to improve that area, which happens to be the weakest on their roster.

However, if they do skip the position in favor of Alabama defensive lineman Quinnen Williams, or they trade back and go another direction entirely in Round 1 with a safety or a receiver.

If they go that route, an edge rusher suddenly becomes a dire need that has to be addressed at least once on the second day of the draft. Of course, there’s also a scenario where the 49ers select an edge rusher in Round 1, then opt for another in Round 2 or 3 in an attempt to solidify that position with high quality depth.

Here are six Day 2 EDGE options for the 49ers:

Jaylon Ferguson, Louisiana Tech

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Ferguson didn’t get to work out at the combine because of an off-field issue that emerged during the NFL’s background check. However, his 6-5, 271-pound frame to go with 45 sacks and 67.5 tackles for loss in four college seasons makes him a very intriguing Day 2 prospect. There’s a lot of versatility in Ferguson’s tape in terms of where he rushes from, but he rarely beats the tackle with speed and bend around the corner. He’s extremely strong though with good balance, and could develop into a dominant edge rusher. The 49ers would have a bit of a project on their hands, but the size and talent is hard to ignore.