While the accepted school of thought heading into the 2025 NFL Draft is that the 49ers will focus on the trenches, with obvious holes on both the offensive and defensive lines, a failure to retain a critical member of their back seven has placed an emphasis on a position they would probably prefer not to prioritize.
It was widely reported that the 49ers were desperate to retain linebacker Dre Greenlaw despite his return from his Super Bowl Achilles injury ending before he had a chance to get back to his best. He instead headed to Denver to join the Broncos, leaving the 49ers searching for answers next to first-team All-Pro Fred Warner.