Biggest draft steals by 49ers under GM John Lynch

49ers general manager John Lynch built a Super Bowl roster thanks in large part to some steals outside of the first round of the NFL draft.

DL DJ Jones | 2017 | Round 6, Pick 198

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Jones hasn’t truly gotten a chance to shine yet, but finding a starting-caliber player in Round 6 is always going to count as a steal in an unpredictable process like the draft. Jones played in 19 games with four starts over his first two seasons, then last year started all 11 games he played before hurting his ankle and missing the team’s last three contests. Jones figures heavily into the defensive line outlook for the 2020 campaign after the 49ers traded defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the Colts. Jones should retain his starting job and play a significant role in the rotation. That kind of player is a great find late on Day 3.