The San Francisco 49ers have eyes on several pass rushers in the 2025 NFL Draft following Joey Bosa signing with the Buffalo Bills
There was an anticipation that former Los Angeles Chargers star pass rusher Joey Bosa was going to come and join his little brother with the San Francisco 49ers. The relationship was obvious, and San Francisco had a clear pass rush need opposite All-Pro Nick Bosa. It just made too much sense. With the older Bosa […]
There was an anticipation that former Los Angeles Chargers star pass rusher Joey Bosa was going to come and join his little brother with the San Francisco 49ers. The relationship was obvious, and San Francisco had a clear pass rush need opposite All-Pro Nick Bosa. It just made too much sense.
With the older Bosa opting for the Buffalo Bills, that pass rush need still exists for the 49ers. Now the team turns its attention to the 2025 NFL Draft class. Luckily for the organization, there are plenty of options to be had.
Easiest fit: Jalon Walker (Georgia)
There’s a possibility that Walker could go in the top ten, but if he’s available at No. 11, this could be a really easy fit. There are some legitimate questions about whether Walker fits best on the edge or as a traditional stacked linebacker. In this scenario, it really doesn’t matter.
The 49ers said goodbye to linebacker Dre Greenlaw, and have a big need opposite of Nick Bosa. Walker could potentially play on the second level for early downs and provide a big pass rush help as a sub rusher. This could end up being a “two birds with one stone” type of situation.
The wildcard: Shemar Stewart (Texas A&M)
While Stewart probably won’t provide an immediate impact as a pass rusher, he could have the highest upside in the class outside of Abdul Carter. You just don’t see 6-5, 280-pound defensive ends who move the way Stewart does. He is, by all accounts, a rare athlete.
If Stewart is able to reach his fullest potential, giving him the proper support around him will be massive. Learning from a pass rusher like Nick Bosa would be huge for the former Aggie standout. If some of that nuance can run off on Stewart, good luck to opposing offenses.
Day Two target: Femi Oladejo (UCLA)
There isn’t a more interesting EDGE defender in the 2025 NFL Draft class than Oladejo, who was previously a starting inside linebacker for Cal. Just two years later, he is now one of the biggest risers at pass rusher in the class. His path has been very similar to what we have seen from top EDGE prospect Abdul Carter.
The coolest part about Oladejo is that he isn’t a pure upside player. He is a really good run defender, which makes his floor high. There must be some patience with his impact as a pass rusher, although there is clear upside to develop.
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