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Power ranking 49ers 2019 NFL Draft class after first 3 weeks

By Peter Panacy

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: Nick Bosa of Ohio State reacts after being chosen #2 overall by the San Francisco 49ers during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: Nick Bosa of Ohio State reacts after being chosen #2 overall by the San Francisco 49ers during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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CINCINNATI, OH – SEPTEMBER 15: Nick Bosa #97 of the San Francisco 49ers takes a selfie with fans before the start of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH – SEPTEMBER 15: Nick Bosa #97 of the San Francisco 49ers takes a selfie with fans before the start of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images) /

42. . . . Nick Bosa. 1. player

This should be a no-brainer.

Nick Bosa has made a massive difference for San Francisco’s defense. This, despite the fact he’s dealt with a nagging ankle injury he suffered during training camp.

Bosa’s traditional stats don’t say much. He has just four tackles and a sack, the latter of which was picked up way back in Week 1. Diving a bit deeper, though, it’s possible to see why Bosa’s presence has made such a difference.

According to Pro Football Focus, Bosa already leads the team with 11 pressures on the season. That’s nearly double the amount from the No. 2 player on this list, defensive tackle Arik Armstead, who has six.

Just think, those efforts are coming from a still-injured Bosa.

When he’s fully healthy, the 49ers could end up getting some of the best rookie pass-rush production they’ve had since former outside linebacker Aldon Smith.

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And pretty soon, those pressures will start turning into sacks.