Much of the focus on the 49ers’ picks in the 2023 draft has fallen on their trio of selections to end the third round. While those picks may ultimately define their draft class, it’s important to remember the other eight picks they hold on Day 3.
Dane Brugler of the Athletic took a dive into all 11 of San Francisco’s picks in a seven-round mock draft.
While it’s unlikely the 49ers utilize all of their selections, it’s still interesting to see what kind of players may be available when they’re on the clock.
One notable thing in Brugler’s projections is the lack of offensive line help. The 49ers could use a player to compete for the starting right tackle job. They could also use some depth on the interior. They only pick one offensive lineman in their 11 picks, which tells at least some story of how Brugler feels about the quality of the OL class. If the 49ers want to find a starting-caliber RT, they may need to go with one earlier.
The other thing that jumps out is that the 49ers did not go with a quarterback in their 11 picks. It stands to reason they’ll add a player there to at least work on the practice squad this year while offering in-house insurance in the event of an injury or two. They may just add an undrafted player after Day 3 finishes, but it might behoove them to snag a player at the end of the draft.
Let’s look at the picks: