The 49ers drafted nine young men with hopes of them turning into franchise players. General manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan are entering their sixth season in San Francisco with a bright future, but time is ticking.
San Francisco did well in accumulating talent without a first-round draft pick this year. We look at the potential roles of the nine rookies drafted to give a feel for how they can impact the 2022 season.
1. Drake Jackson, EDGE, (61st overall) - Potential starter
Lynch continues to honor his pass-rush over coverage montre in selecting defensive end Drake Jackson.