Grading the San Francisco 49ers’ 2025 NFL Draft

The San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan found some very good value outside of the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft

BY FIELD LEVEL MEDIA

Apr 28, 2025, 8:54 AM Updated: 9:43 am

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San Francisco 49ers:

Grade: C

Best Pick: LB Nick Martin, No. 75 Overall

What We Liked: Coach Kyle Shanahan found some very good value outside of the first round. Martin was vastly underrated after getting injured early in the season, but he should bring sideline-to-sideline range that he couples with great instincts. Jordan Watkins (No. 138) has WR1 upside but at the very least projects as a WR2 for the offense. He was almost an Emeka Egbuka type in college who kept getting pushed by really impressive talents and not given a chance to shine.

Not Sure About: The first two rounds made me shrug. Edge Mykel Williams (11) is better on paper than on the field, but this isn’t a Strat-O-Matic game. Defensive tackle Alfred Collins (43) doesn’t have the strength or agility to be a game-wrecker, so the whole defensive line feels stagnant. There’s still a glaring hole at offensive tackle that needs more capital investment.

–Field Level Media

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The San Francisco 49ers have selected defensive lineman Mykel Williams from the University of Georgia with the 11th-overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Williams played three seasons for the Bulldogs and was a key contributor on one of college football’s top defenses. He earned Freshman All-American and SEC All-Freshman honors in 2022 and was named second-team All-SEC in both 2023 and 2024. Over his career, he totaled 67 tackles, 21.5 tackles for loss, and 14 sacks.

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At the NFL Combine, Williams showed why he’s considered one of the top edge rushers in this year’s draft. Standing at 6′ 5” and 260 pounds, he impressed scouts with his explosive first step, quick change of direction, and powerful finish. His athleticism and production make him a strong addition to the 49ers pass rush under defensive coordinator Robert Saleh.