San Francisco 49ers: 5 Remaining Areas of Concern after NFL Draft

Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Solomon Thomas (Stanford) poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 3 overall pick to the San Francisco 49ers in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 16, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) looks to throw a pass while avoiding a tackle by San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Aaron Lynch (59) during the first half at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /

Edge

Though the 49ers bolstered their pass rush with Thomas and added Pita Taumoepenu late in the draft, San Francisco still lacks talent at edge rusher.

By not addressing the position until the sixth round, the Niners are gambling that the likes of Aaron Lynch and Eli Harold can make an impact that belies their previous production.

Lynch’s suspension and fluctuating weight prevented him from making any progress last season, while the first of three career sacks for Harold did not come until Week 9 of last season.

The Niners will have to hope that Thomas, DeForest Buckner, Arik Armstead and Ronald Blair create enough chaos on their own this season, but next offseason cannot be one where edge rusher goes almost completely ignored.