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Chaim34 DRAFTING FOR THE49ers
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Draft Grade — 49ers
Overall
B-
ValueB
NeedB+
TradesB-
FutureB-
The 49ers answered their biggest question with Mendoza. Grade: B-. The search is over. The 49ers handed the keys to Fernando Mendoza, and the whole operation now runs on his development.
The interior defensive lineman hole is the one line item this class does not answer. They went 5 of 8 on their needs, which is most of what a draft is for.
In sum, a sensible class that nudges the roster the right way.
Pick Analysis
Pick21
Rnd1
Fernando Mendoza
In the 21st overall pick they get a franchise quarterback at fair value. A clean fit for the roster.
Pick54
Rnd2
Caleb Lomu
Caleb Lomu at the 54th pick nudges the ledger their way without any fuss. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.
Pick85
Rnd3
Joe Royer
By-the-book stuff, Joe Royer at the Round 3 slot squarely in line with his ranking. A need, and now a little less of one.
Pick122
Rnd4
Chase Bisontis
Chase Bisontis in pick 122 is fair value, right on his grade. That was the need underlined and circled, and now it is checked off.
Pick138
Rnd4
CJ Baxter
CJ Baxter in slot 138 is exactly on the number, no argument either way. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Pick139
Rnd4
Eric Rivers
They took Eric Rivers at par in No. 139, which is nothing to complain about. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick140
Rnd4
Jyaire Hill
Jyaire Hill at pick No. 140 is right where the board had him, plain and simple. Useful depth more than a marquee fix.
Pick193
Rnd6
Bud Clark
A market-rate safety, with the board and the slot shaking hands on Bud Clark. A quiet depth add at a thin-ish spot.








