The San Francisco 49ers had quite the draft class in 2024, as several of their rookies were called upon to produce early on due to injuries, which was a difference from past draft classes for the franchise.
After striking out on much of their 2022 and 2023 draft classes, the 49ers struck paydirt in the 2024 cycle, as six players carved out roles, with four even starting a handful of games last season.
At the top of the list is first-round pick Ricky Pearsall, who was one of the more shocking first-round selections last year, given San Francisco’s talent at wide receiver.