The 49ers are one of five teams without a pick in the first round of this year’s draft. While not selecting until No. 99 overall makes things more difficult for San Francisco, it doesn’t mean they can’t still build a strong draft class though.
Sam Monson of Pro Football Focus built out a perfect scenario for San Francisco with their three picks in the final four of the third round, and his choices offer an interesting strategy where the 49ers focus solely on depth.
Instead of aiming for a starting-caliber player along the defensive line, free safety or at right tackle, he has general manager John Lynch and the front office adding depth on the offensive line and in the secondary.
The scenario certainly makes sense, although the 49ers will probably want to find players who can contend for a starting role. However, it’s nigh impossible to project which players will be available late on Day 2 of the draft.
Here’s how Monson’s perfect scenario for the 49ers plays out: