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How about instant-impact entire draft classes? Sounds fun, right? Getting valuable contributions from multiple rookies can transform a team in a given year, as those players are as cheap as they come in the NFL.
The 49ers filled some holes on the defensive line with their top picks, and don't discount the future roles of Nick Martin and Upton Stout.
Our NFL Wire editors shared their initial grades for the 2025 draft rookie classes. See who got top marks and who missed the mark.
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NBC Sports Bay Area on MSNExpectations for 49ers' 2025 draft class after offseason re-toolingMatt Maiocco breaks down the expectations for the San Francisco 49ers' 2025 NFL Draft class after an offseason of roster re-tooling.
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8 NFL rookies (Ashton Jeanty!) who should make an immediate impact in 2025MORE NFL DRAFT: Super Bowl champion Eagles sit atop latest Power Rankings after draft. However, this doesn't account for the general impact any big-name rookie in this draft class can make at any position on either side of the ball. Not every new positive ...
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Niners Wire on MSNDisastrous 2022 NFL draft might have gotten 49ers head coach, GM fired if not for 1 playerNFL draft grades are more fair once players have three seasons in the league. That's not good news for the San Francisco 49ers' 2022 draft class.
2025 draft class: OG Tyler Booker, DE Donovan Ezeiruaku, CB Shavon Revel Jr., RB Jaydon Blue, LB Shemar Thomas, DT Jay Toia, OL Ajani Cornelius, RB Phil Mafah, DT Tommy Akingbesote