49ers: Ranking Positional Priorities for the 2017 NFL Draft

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Feb 9, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch, head coach Kyle Shanahan and chief executive officer Jed York pose for a photo during a press conference at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

The 49ers can’t afford to ignore any position in the 2017 NFL Draft, but some needs are indeed greater than others, here we rank their priorities.

Heading into the 2017 NFL Draft, one thing is undeniable, the 49ers could use help at every position on the roster.

San Francisco did, however, address its crippling lack of talent in free agency, splashing the cash to bring in experience and players who fit head coach Kyle Shanahan’s offensive system.

The real test of the credentials of the new front office headed by GM John Lynch will come in this month’s draft. And, with the Niners just weeks away from being on the clock, we ranked every area of the team in terms of how San Francisco should prioritize it heading into the draft.