Candlestick Chronicles: 49ers’ 2019 draft was home run

The 49ers’ 2019 rookies were among the best in the NFL.

The 49ers’ run to the Super Bowl had as much to do with the production of their rookie class than anything else.

Chris Biderman of the Sacramento Bee and Kyle Madson take a look back at the 49ers’ 2019 draft, and issue grades for each selection with the benefit of hindsight on the 2019 season.

It’s important to remember though that one year doesn’t make a career, and they discuss what each player needs to do moving forward to continue improving.

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49ers 2019 rookie report card

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 …

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+

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