49ers: 5 Hidden Gems in the NFL Draft San Francisco Should Consider

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Feb 9, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch during a press conference at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

Teams like the San Francisco 49ers, who lack in talent and depth, need to be able to find contributors in the later rounds of the NFL Draft. Although the superstars are typically found in the first round, key players can still be found on day three of the NFL Draft.

The San Francisco 49ers are heading into the offseason with a blank slate for their roster. John Lynch and Co. will need to add talent through any means necessary.

With the NFL Draft coming up in April, the 49ers will need to find contributors with as many picks as possible.

Just to remind everyone, here are the draft picks that the 49ers currently have:

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Round 1: 2nd overall

Round 2: 34th overall

Round 3: 66th overall

Round 4: 102nd overall

Round 4: 139th overall (Compensatory Pick)

Round 5: 147th overall

Round 5: 162nd overall (From WAS)

Round 6: 188th overall

Round 6: 206th overall (From DEN)

Round 7: 224th overall

Round 7: 225th overall (From CLE)

With eight picks on day three of the draft, Lynch’s staff will need to be able to find diamonds in the rough.

Here are five hidden gems that the 49ers should consider with their day-three selections.

5 Hidden Gems in the NFL Draft the 49ers Should Consider

By Akash Anavarathan | Feb 26, 2017

Teams like the San Francisco 49ers, who lack in talent and depth, need to be able to find contributors in the later rounds of the NFL Draft. Although the superstars are typically found in the first round, key players can still be found on day three of the NFL Draft.

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