The 49ers addressed every area of need they had heading into the 2022 NFL Draft weekend.
San Francisco headed into the draft needing to address edge pass rusher, the interior of their offensive line, cornerback, safety, running back, and a wide receiver with speed.
It’s important to remember the draft is about more than finding players who can help your team right away. Under John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan, the 49ers have built an incredibly deep and talented roster.
Let’s see how the players selected this week fit into the 49ers plans for 2022 and beyond.