Niner Noise
FanSided
The 49ers walked out of Round 1 of the draft with Mykel Williams, but they made a mistake by not trading back into Round 1 and grabbing a difference-maker.
Akshaj Dwivedula|
The 49ers passed on Will Johnson in Round 1, but they manage to get their hands on him in our Day 2 mock NFL Draft.
Peter Panacy|
If the 49ers followed their modus operandi with Mykel Williams in Round 1, their Round 2 selection should be too simple.
Peter Panacy|
There is, understandably, some frustration at the 49ers not moving back into the first round of the NFL Draft. Having already selected versatile defensive linem
John Porter|
The 49ers went into the draft needing an edge rusher, so much so they were willing to trade up for one. They got their man in Mykel Williams anyway.
Akshaj Dwivedula|
It's becoming clearer why Mykel Williams got the nod at No. 11.
John Porter|
John Lynch and the 49ers have no intention of being satisfied with just one defensive lineman in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Peter Panacy|
49ers fans knew that Robert Saleh's return at defensive coordinator would change the 49ers defense. Jed York may have hinted how much it influenced the team.
Akshaj Dwivedula|
The 49ers passed on Walter Nolen at No. 11 overall, and an NFC West rival didn't mind that one bit.
Peter Panacy|
Heading into the 2025 NFL Draft, the 49ers had a clear need for a defensive lineman. But, even then, the selection of DE Mykel Williams might put Yetur Gross-Matos's position in immediate danger.
Akshaj Dwivedula|
With the 11th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the 49ers selected Mykel Williams. But they will likely regret not selecting this star cornerback instead.
Akshaj Dwivedula|
With the 11th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers selected Mykel Williams to add to their defense, a move that will terrify opposing offenses considering Williams will team up with Nick Bosa.
Leigh Oleszczak|
In a first round with plenty of twists and turns even before the 49ers got to pick, the team gave new defensive coordinator Robert Saleh a shiny new toy on defense.
Jeremy Wohlfart|
The 49ers long prioritized the defensive line, and they did so again with their top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Peter Panacy|
The 49ers entered the 2025 NFL Draft with 11 total selections, including the No. 11 overall pick. Let's track which prospects they grabbed.
Peter Panacy|
Considering his current contractual standoff, George Kittle might be looking at his final year with the 49ers, especially if they do this one thing.
Peter Panacy|
The Niners should pass on this decorated offensive prospect regardless of his stats or resume.
Scott Conrad|
t's easy to reach conclusions based on sentiment about ongoing contract negotiations, but the 49ers don't appear to be handling their end of things with George Kittle very well.
Brad Berreman|
As the San Francisco 49ers are about to enter a very important NFL Draft, an interview with head coach Kyle Shanahan reveals his thought process as he tries to evaluate what will make a good football player and teammate.
Nick San Miguel|
More and more draft analysts and pundits are circling Walter Nolen as a player to watch for the 49ers in Round 1 of the NFL Draft.
Peter Panacy|
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