Ranking 49ers draft picks based on potential impact as rookies

The 49ers’ rookie class has a chance to be extremely effective right away.

3. OL Colton McKivitz

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McKivitz could wind up being the least impactful of the draft picks if he makes the club as a reserve offensive lineman. That just puts him in a spot where he may not see the field. On the other hand, he may switch from tackle to the interior and start at right guard where he could have a direct effect on the offense on a snap-to-snap basis. The 49ers’ interior offensive line got chewed up a little last season. McKivitz could be a big-time player as a rookie if he steps in and helps remedy that.