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The San Francisco 49ers had a tumultuous 2024 NFL season after losing their second Super Bowl in the last five seasons. They started things off pretty slow in the 2025 offseason as the team lost multiple significant players in free agency or via trade.
Gone are former Pro Bowlers Deebo Samuel, Charvarius Ward and Talanoa Hufanga as well as former starters Dre Greenlaw and Aaron Banks. San Francisco made few notable additions; only four of their nine free agent signings received multi-year deals.
The 49ers can look to the draft for help, though. San Francisco is picking earlier than it has since the 2021 NFL draft and is stocked up with extra picks in the middle and late rounds. An aging roster with needs at multiple positions could get upgrades of young talent to help push for another playoff run.
Many expect the 49ers to address defensive line early on given the team's identity for years under coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch. Aside from star edge rusher Nick Bosa, San Francisco is thin on the defensive line but luckily this draft offers a lot of depth at defensive line on both the interior and on the edge.
It's also a popular pick for San Francisco to address the offensive line by mock draft experts. Star left tackle Trent Williams will be 37 this season and right tackle Colton McKivitz is entering the final year of his deal. Guard Dominick Puni looks like a building block after an excellent rookie season but the other spots could use more options.
How are the 49ers addressing their needs during the 2025 NFL Draft? Here are USA TODAY Sports and the USA TODAY Network's grades for each of San Francisco's selections.
This section will be updated as picks are made.
The 49ers have 11 picks in the 2025 NFL draft, tied for the most in the NFL. Here's the complete list:
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 49ers 2025 draft grades: Live grades for every player taken
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Gone are former Pro Bowlers Deebo Samuel, Charvarius Ward and Talanoa Hufanga as well as former starters Dre Greenlaw and Aaron Banks. San Francisco made few notable additions; only four of their nine free agent signings received multi-year deals.
The 49ers can look to the draft for help, though. San Francisco is picking earlier than it has since the 2021 NFL draft and is stocked up with extra picks in the middle and late rounds. An aging roster with needs at multiple positions could get upgrades of young talent to help push for another playoff run.
Many expect the 49ers to address defensive line early on given the team's identity for years under coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch. Aside from star edge rusher Nick Bosa, San Francisco is thin on the defensive line but luckily this draft offers a lot of depth at defensive line on both the interior and on the edge.
It's also a popular pick for San Francisco to address the offensive line by mock draft experts. Star left tackle Trent Williams will be 37 this season and right tackle Colton McKivitz is entering the final year of his deal. Guard Dominick Puni looks like a building block after an excellent rookie season but the other spots could use more options.
How are the 49ers addressing their needs during the 2025 NFL Draft? Here are USA TODAY Sports and the USA TODAY Network's grades for each of San Francisco's selections.
49ers NFL draft grades
This section will be updated as picks are made.
49ers NFL draft picks
The 49ers have 11 picks in the 2025 NFL draft, tied for the most in the NFL. Here's the complete list:
- Round 1, Pick 11
- Round 2, Pick 43
- Round 3, Pick 75
- Round 3, Pick 100
- Round 4, Pick 113
- Round 4, Pick 138
- Round 5, Pick 147 (from Saints via Commanders)
- Round 5, Pick 160 (from Vikings)
- Round 7, Pick 227
- Round 7, Pick 249
- Round 7, Pick 252
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 49ers 2025 draft grades: Live grades for every player taken
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