49ers: Top 20 NFL Draft picks from former general manager Trent Baalke

San Francisco 49ers: Top 20 NFL draft picks from former general manager Trent Baalke

SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 20: San Francisco 49ers general manager Trent Baalke speaks to the media during a press conference where Chip Kelly was announced as the new head coach of the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on January 20, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

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SANTA CLARA, CA – SEPTEMBER 14: Linebacker Aaron Lynch #59 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after blocking a punt against the Chicago Bears during their game at Levi’s Stadium on September 14, 2014 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Noah Graham/Getty Images) /

On one hand, the 49ers got a steal of a pass-rusher in Round 5 of the 2014 NFL Draft, selecting former South Florida EDGE Aaron Lynch.

But on the other, Lynch has emerged as one of the more frustrating defenders within San Francisco’s defense. His six sacks in 2014 suggested the Niners had a true talent — a gem of a find in the later rounds.

And Lynch surpassed those efforts with 6.5 sacks the following year.

Unfortunately, injuries and weight issues have relegated Lynch to being another one of those talented-yet-underachieving players likely capable of so much more on the field.

If the talent were to outshine the concerns, there’s no doubt Lynch would be much higher on this list.