The 49ers may not have an opportunity to be picky in the 2023 NFL draft. They don’t pick until late in the third round with the No. 99 selection, which may force them to forego positional needs and focus instead on getting the best player available.
A three-round mock draft from NFL Media’s Chad Reuter illustrates how a team with so many returning starters can still chart a successful draft.
Reuter has the 49ers selecting players who may not necessarily start right away, but should provide immediate depth in the trenches and in the secondary.
Here’s a look at who heads to the Bay Area in NFL.com’s three-round projections: