The 49ers badly needed a big-time showing from their rookie class in 2019, and got it from nearly their entire group. Several of the first-year players played prominent roles in San Francisco’s run to Super Bowl 54.

Here’s the report card for John Lynch’s third rookie class:

DL Nick Bosa

There weren’t many defensive players more dominant than Bosa in his rookie season, and there certainly wasn’t a better first-year defensive player. It’s why the No. 2 overall pick was the runaway winner for the Defensive Rookie of the Year award. According to analytics site Pro Football Focus, Bosa registered 102 total pressures and 14 sacks in the regular and postseason. It’s hard to ask for a better showing from a rookie.

Grade: A+