Each year right after the NFL Draft, ESPN’s draft analysts select the best value pick from each team. But value doesn’t mean it’ll be the best player selected all the time. Todd McShay believes the 49ers selecting Ji’Ayir Brown was the best value for San Francisco, despite trading up:
Ji’Ayir Brown, S, Penn State (Round 3, No. 87)
The Niners’ first pick came at No. 87, and it was a good one. Brown could be an NFL starter very soon. San Francisco has a very capable safety duo in Talanoa Hufanga and Tashaun Gipson Sr.