The San Francisco 49ers have added volume. Going into the draft with 11 total picks, general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan took advantage of it to replenish the roster, adding a much-needed influx of young talent.

The focus was clearly on the defensive side of the ball, including all picks on Days 1 and 2.

Round 1, pick 11: EDGE Mykel Williams, Georgia

Analysis: The 49ers got exactly what they were looking for to complement the defensive front with Mykel Williams. He was not a productive college pass rusher, but he has room to grow. His calling was is the run game, and Lynch stressed (even before the selection was made) the importance of setting the edge.

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Round 2, pick 43: DT Alfred Collins, Texas

Analysis: Collins is also a run-first defensive player, aligned with Robert Saleh's philosophy of winning early downs to affect the passer on third downs. He adds to a position the 49ers were badly missing talent.

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Round 3, pick 75: LB Nick Martin, Oklahoma State

Analysis: Martin is a hybrid. Announced as a linebacker, he's particularly light for the position, but can also play as a de facto strong safety. His physical profile is similar to Malik Mustapha's, whom the 49ers selected in the fourth round last year.

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Round 3, pick 100: CB Upton Stout, Western Kentucky

Analysis: After losing several cornerbacks in free agency, the 49ers started the process of rebuilding the room with a nickel corner. Stout will mostly play inside, where he shows his instincts and aggressiveness.

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Round 4, pick 113: DT CJ West, Indiana

Analysis: The 49ers kept getting defensive players on Day 3. He has outstanding blend of core strength and hand violence. His movement skills are also very underrated, possessing penetration upside on the next level. However, his lack of ideal height and length make his ceiling limited. Round 4, pick 138:

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Round 4, pick 138: WR Jordan Watkins, Ole Miss

The first offensive pick of the draft for the 49ers came late in the fourth quarter with Jordan Watkins, who was a secondary weapon—Tre Harris was the wide receiver one at Ole Miss. Watkins is shorter, but is thick and quick receiver who has the ability to create separation.

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Round 5, pick 147: RB Jordan James, Oregon

With Elijah Mitchell gone to the Kansas City Chiefs in free agency and Jordan Mason traded to the Minnesota Vikings, running back became some type of need for the 49ers, at least in terms of depth—and especially considering Christian McCaffrey's injury history. James offers a runner who can quickly identify holes and attack them, even though he does't have top deep speed.

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Round 5, pick 160: S Marques Sigle, Kansas State

Sigle is a hybrid defender, who played mostly as a nickel in college. He can also play in the box and, eventually, as a deep safety. He's not exactly a heavy safety, but has an impressive ability to tackle.

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Round 7, pick 227: QB Kurtis Rourke, Indiana

Brock Purdy is here to stay and Mac Jones is a high-floor backup with a two-year deal, but McCord is a prototypical passer with room to grow. He could function as a third-string, developmental quarterback. Rourke is a big quarterback, even though he fails with consistency sometimes. It's the first born-and-raised Canadian quarterback drafted in the NFL since Jesse Palmer in 2001.

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Round 7, pick 249: G Connor Colby, Iowa

Colby is an experienced, solid run blocker, even though there are technique deficiencies in his game.

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Round 7, pick 252: WR Junior Bergen, Montana

Bergen is another addition to the wide receiver room, and his value is as a kick and punt returner.

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Full 2025 49ers' draft class:

Round 1, pick 11: EDGE Mykel Williams, Georgia
Round 2, pick 43: DT Alfred Collins, Texas
Round 3, pick 75: LB Nick Martin, Oklahoma State
Round 3, pick 100: CB Upton Stout, Western Kentucky
Round 4, pick 113: DT CJ West, Indiana
Round 4, pick 138: WR Jordan Watkins, Ole Miss
Round 5, pick 147: RB Jordan James, Oregon
Round 5, pick 160: S Marques Sigle, Kansas State
Round 7, pick 227: QB Kurtis Rourke, Indiana
Round 7, pick 249: G Connor Colby, Iowa
Round 7, pick 252: WR Junior Bergen, Montana 

49ers 2025 NFL Draft final grades with a clear defensive identity shaping the next phase of San Francisco football

John Lynch made 11 draft picks