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Who has been the most surprising draft pick for the 49ers in the past 15 years?

Recently, Kyle Posey wrote a piece on which 49er draft pick was a favorite that didn’t pan out. Everyone agrees the draft is a crap shoot and an imperfect science. “Can’t-miss” prospects fail to produce, and seventh-round picks become all-pros and Hall of Famers.

Analysts and fans have players they love and ones they aren’t as enthusiastic about. Being proven wrong about players is a pleasant surprise, especially when those players contribute to your favorite team.

My first inclination for a player who surprised me was Frank Gore. That seemed too easy, considering his injury history at Miami.