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SF 49ers: 3 dark-horse targets for first pick in 2021 NFL Draft

Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Micah Parsons (11) Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

The SF 49ers are not averse to throwing a spanner in the works come NFL Draft day.

This is a very important draft year for the SF 49ers, as the team looks to make the necessary adjustments to the team to remain a Super Bowl contender.

After a disappointing 2020 that was handicapped by injuries across the board, the Niners are expected to release some players who were a key fixture in the Super Bowl run from 2019 to free up cap space and allow some flexibility for free agency.