49ers NFL Draft: 5 impact players San Francisco should want on defense

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 02: General manager John Lynch of the San Francisco 49ers answers questions from the media on Day 2 of the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on March 2, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

The San Francisco 49ers are in search of defensive impact players that will provide the organization an immediate insertion of talent with a determined specific direction in mind to win Super Bowl championships.

The San Francisco 49ers will look to improve their defense this offseason after finishing 25th in points allowed (383) and all-purpose yards given up (5,625).

And both free agency and the NFL Draft will provide options.

From Feb. 27 to Mar. 5 of 2018, the NFL Scouting Combine will be in full operation at Lucas Oil Stadium, in Indianapolis, Indiana. With free agency open for business on Mar. 12, and signings starting on Mar. 14, general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan are no doubt burning the midnight oil pinpointing draft prospects and focusing on athletes that will contribute immediately to the team.

With the spotlight concentrating to secure a rock-solid defense through the draft, the following players are guys I’ve noted as “must get” for the 49ers.