The San Francisco 49ers got off to a great start in the NFL Draft in round one by taking arguably the best defensive lineman and best interior offensive lineman. DeForest Buckner, a defensive end out of Oregon,has tons of potential and will be an excellent addition to a defensive line in dire need of leadership and talent after Justin Smith‘s retirement a year ago.
Buckner was also clearly the best player available for the 49ers — especially after the Laremy Tunsil hacking debacle put up red flags regarding his character.