The 49ers used their first five selections on defensive players for the first time since their famed 1981 draft that included Ronnie Lott.

The 49ers placed a great deal of emphasis on the 2025 NFL Draft. After all, the organization had many holes to fill on defense, and they opted against being aggressive during the free-agent signing period.

The San Francisco 49ers made a league-high 11 selections in the 2025 NFL Draft. General manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan need this to be a transitional draft class as they attempt to get younger and cheaper at multiple positions.