49ers: Regrading the 2018 NFL Draft class after one year

Regrading the 49ers’ 2018 NFL Draft class after one year

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays an image of Mike McGlinchey of Notre Dame after he was picked #9 overall by the San Francisco 49ers during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 30: Kyle Postma #3 of the Houston Cougars runs the ball against Jullian Taylor #94 of the Temple Owls in the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on September 30, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Houston Cougars defeated the Temple Owls 20-13. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

C-. . Defensive Tackle. Temple. JULLIAN TAYLOR

If these grades included players’ efforts from the preseason, Temple defensive tackle Jullian Taylor would have easily received an A-grade.

Taylor flashed a lot of promise during these exhibition contests, which certainly helped earn him a spot on the 49ers’ 53-man roster in 2018. But despite seeing action in six regular-season contests, the Niners scantly used Taylor over the course of his rookie year. He saw just 101 defensive snaps — a mere 9.41 percent of snaps in this category.

At least Taylor registered a quarterback hit during those limited chances, though.

Taylor does have a lot of upside, fortunately. And while he’s raw, needing refinement, he’ll have a good chance to compete for a key backup job this season.

For now, there haven’t been a lot of returns. At least not in the regular season.