Last week, we ranked each player on the 49ers offense into a color-coded tier. Since everyone agreed with each ranking, let’s do the same for the defensive side of the ball.
The team takes the practice field on Wednesday, where we’ll get a chance to see a host of new faces. Remember, as you’re reading these, some of these rankings are projections. I didn’t think it was a hot take to list the No. 3 overall pick as a starter-level player, as that’s the expectation when you select any player that high. But, there has to be nuance when we’re talking about football.