Fansided · Sep 16, 2025
49ers' defense-oriented draft is already paying dividends in 2025
San Francisco 49ers v New Orleans Saints | Chris Graythen/GettyImagesThe 49ers went defense-heavy in the 2025 NFL Draft to help cover key offseason losses, and the early results are showing this could be a bedrock for a new generational defense.
It wasn't exactly a secret the San Francisco 49ers suffered a brutal blow in the gut when it came to their defensive losses heading into the 2025 NFL Draft.
Key players like defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, cornerback Charvarius Ward, linebacker Dre Greenlaw and safety Talanoa Hufanga all left the Niners along with some important depth pieces to leave it a threadbare shell of its former self.
