San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch’s pre-draft presser on Monday was a treasure trove of hints about the team’s draft intentions. His words were clear: ‘We need some players to come out of this draft because they’re going to be playing next year and into the future.’ This statement underscores the team’s strategic planning and sets the stage for our draft analysis.
Playing the role of Lynch in our SB Nation mock draft, a scenario played out where the decision wasn’t difficult. The first-round players in the trenches were all off the board. Nine offensive linemen were drafted, and six defensive linemen were selected.