49ers’ mid-round success makes trade back in NFL draft even more logical

The 49ers have had a lot of success in Rounds 2 through 5 under general manager John Lynch.

Round 4

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P Mitch Wishnowsky | Pick 110 | 2019

Wishnowsky doesn’t have the booming leg that’s going to have him near the top in punting average every year, but the hang time on his kicks and his savvy directional punting played into the 49ers’ special teams allowing only 5.7 yards per punt return. He also had just two of his punts land in the end zone for touchbacks. While improving on kickoffs will be key for the 49ers’ 2019 fourth-round pick, his savvy as a punter helped them in the field position battle.

Other Round 4 picks by Lynch: RB Joe Williams (2017), DL Kentavius Street (2018)