Sadiq has high-volume potential as a moveable piece/flex tight end -- especially in Kyle Shanahan's offense. And with the Achilles injury to George Kittle, this makes even more sense.

Is this the year we finally see the 49ers draft the heir apparent to Trent Williams at left tackle? The future Hall of Famer will be in his age-38 season in 2026, meaning retirement could come in the near future. Lomu started the past two seasons at left tackle, moving Spencer Fano to the right side in the process. Lomu hasn't given up a sack since 2024 and has surrendered only three in his career. The 6-foot-6 308-pounder is an easy mover with the reactive agility to thrive in the 49ers' outside zone scheme. He also has the frame to keep adding muscle and strength.

We'll stick with OL for the 49ers, who need to fill multiple holes up front if they want to remain a Super Bowl contender. Jones is a plug-and-play starter with the agility to thrive in Kyle Shanahan's scheme.

A big, physical WR with a massive catch radius, contested-catch ability and the speed to separate quickly and hit top-end velocity in 2-3 steps. Boston is an effective route runner at all three levels, will run through arm tackles in space, and can outmuscle defenders in the red zone. While primarily an outside threat, his size, strength and hands make him a potential matchup problem in the slot, too. Added bonus: he's a legit threat as a punt returner.

Best Pick: I think fourth-round pick defensive tackle C.J. West will prove to be a steal. He is a power player who can hold up against the run and keep the 49ers linebackers clean.

Worst Pick: I didn't love the pick of Alfred Collins in the second. I think there were better options inside available when they picked him. I wanted to see more when I watched his tape.

The Skinny: It was clear the 49ers wanted to rebuild their defensive line to go with Nick Bosa. They did a nice job of that by taking Mykel Williams in the first and getting defensive tackles from Collins in the second and West from Indiana in the fourth. Consider it rebuilt. Fifth-round running back Jordan James should find a role as a backup.

Top needs entering the draft: Defensive tackle, offensive tackle, guard, cornerback and edge rusher

This is a crucial draft for the 49ers, who are teetering on a potential rebuild. Yes, injuries decimated their roster on the way to a disastrous 2024 season, but they lost several starters this offseason, including guard Aaron Banks, cornerback Charvarius Ward, linebacker Dre Greenlaw, safety Talanoa Hufanga and wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. Those are impact players who leave big shoes to fill. San Francisco has to figure out how to build its roster around a looming mega-extension for quarterback Brock Purdy.

General manager John Lynch entered Round 1 with 11 picks to play around with, including extra selections in the third, fourth and fifth rounds. Could he come out of the weekend with impact players?

Well, he certainly tried to help his defense. Lynch used his first five picks on that side of the ball, only the second time the 49ers have done that in the common draft era (since 1967). Three of those five made my list of favorite prospects ahead of the draft: linebacker Nick Martin, cornerback Upton Stout and defensive tackle CJ West. Martin and West were solid value picks, while Stout went a little high. All three are fun players who can make an impact, even if they're not likely to be rookie starters.

Jordan Watkins is my 27th-ranked wideout, while Jordan James is my 23rd-ranked running back. San Francisco took both earlier than I would have liked. Quarterback Kurtis Rourke is an interesting flier in Round 7. I was impressed by his decision-making and his timing on throws when going through his tape. I wouldn't be shocked if he made the roster.

This class likely will hinge on whether Mykel Williams can become a force on the other side of Nick Bosa. The 49ers ranked 28th in pressure rate last season (27.7%) and have to figure out ways to take pressure off their defensive backs. Williams is extremely explosive, but his modest sack totals (five in 2024) scared away some teams. Can San Francisco figure out how to get the best out of him on every snap? He has elite upside.

I like a few of the players Lynch took, but the value was questionable. Again, that matters in an exercise like this because you want to see organizations maneuver the board and add extra capital.