There's a clear path the San Francisco 49ers must follow in the 2025 NFL draft after their slow free agency left them lacking starters or depth at almost every position.
Free agency was used as a sign the 49ers may not be competitive this season, but they can return to the Super Bowl conversation if they nail the draft.
Finding good players is always the key to a good draft, but the 49ers have put themselves in a spot where the position those players play could have an outsized impact on their season. That's why the plan ESPN's Ben Solak laid out is vital for San Francisco.