Yesterday, we highlighted the best picks of the past five drafts for the 49ers. Today, we turn to the picks that didn’t work out from the past five drafts.
2023: Cameron Latu, TE, Alabama
Yes, this may seem harsh, considering Latu didn’t play a single down following a season-ending injury. But Latu’s drop issues preceded the injury as the pick was initially viewed as a “reach.”
Fast forward to the current offseason, and the 49ers continue to look for a TE2, which isn’t a ringing endorsement for Latu — or Brayden Willis, for that matter.