The first draft class of Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch’s time at the helm of the 49ers is best remembered for landing San Francisco arguably the best player of this era of the franchise.
Had it not been for the selection of George Kittle in the fifth round, the 2017 draft might be looked on retrospectively as a failure for the 49ers. Because of his continued success, it remains one of the most pivotal for the Shanahan-Lynch regime, with Kittle still a cornerstone for San Francisco who will be crucial to their hopes of contending in 2025.