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Grading Each 49ers Selection in the 2016 NFL Draft

By Chandler Wright

Apr 28, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams fans await the announcement of quarterback Jared Goff as the No. 1 pick in the 2016 NFL Draft at draft party at L.A. Live. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams fans await the announcement of quarterback Jared Goff as the No. 1 pick in the 2016 NFL Draft at draft party at L.A. Live. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 27, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Draft analyst Mike Mayock speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 27, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Draft analyst Mike Mayock speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Calculating: 84/110=76%

Overall I was really pleased, and even excited about the 49ers draft. Trent Baalke again stuck to his plan, only deviating slightly for Chip Kelly when needed.

I really liked DeForest Buckner, Joshua Garnett, and Will Redmond as immediate starters for the club. I also thought players like Ronald Blair, John Theus and Jeff Driskel could provide a quicker impact than one might think.

If 6/11 players hit in this draft class, it will be a home run for the first annual Baalke/Kelly war room. The 49ers did a great job and I can’t wait to see it translate to an increase in their win totals during the 2016 regular season.

Final Grade: B

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All statistics and information is from NFL.com unless otherwise stated.