We’ve asked you to grade the 49ers draft. Now, let’s look at some winners and losers on the Niners now that the NFL Draft is complete. According to Next Gen Stats, the 49ers had the fifth-most athletic draft class. Athleticism matters in athletics, and you should always side with the athlete.
With each pick, someone on San Francisco’s roster is affected. Let’s take a look at some winners and losers on the offensive side of the ball after the Niners' draft. Today, we’ll stick to the offensive side of the ball.
First, a look at the selections on the offensive side of the ball:
- Round 1, Pick 3: North Dakota State QB Trey Lance
- Round 2, Pick 48: Notre Dame guard Aaron Banks
- Round 3, Pick 88 (via Rams): Ohio State RB Trey Sermon
- Round 5, Pick 155: Western Michigan OL Jaylon Moore
- Round 6, Pick 193 Louisiana RB Elijah Mitchell
Winners
The wide receivers
The 49ers drafted a wideout in 18 consecutive drafts before 2021.