Under the Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch era, the 49ers have selected George Kittle, D.J. Reed, Dre Greenlaw, Talanoa Hufanga, and Deommodore Lenoir in the fifth round. That’s an outstanding hit rate when you’re picking in the 140s or lower.
This year, the Niners have selections No. 155, 164, and 173. For most teams, it’s a success when your fifth-round picks make the roster. But, as you can see from above, San Francisco has set an expectation unlike any other organization in recent memory on Day 3.
Let’s look back at the recent selections for year’s past, at each of the three picks the 49ers own in this year’s draft.