2025 Draft Prospect Watch List and Discussion

Originally posted by 49erBigMac:

Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by 49erBigMac:
I'm not sure it's that simple Hero (and I'm very surprised you aren't all over Graham) would I trade 11 and Puni? No, but would I trade 11 and Latu or Sermon or Tig Brown or Ambry Thomas? Absolutely

Well, to be blunt, I don't think John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan can afford to miss picks, so I'm leaning towards optimism and giving them the benefit of the doubt with Puni and the 2024 draft momentum going into this year. If the 49ers miss this draft, it's over. Most of us won't be even be on the webzone in the future when Jed York hires the next Jim Tomsula or Chip Kelly-esque head coach.

Also, for the record--Graham is my favorite player at the top of the draft. My dream draft right now starts with Graham in round 1 and Carson Schwesinger in round 2.

Yeah it's fair, but it's unrealistic to expect them to hit all 11 picks. I'd take 5-6 starters and if one of them was great I'd take 1 less. I'm with you that I think Graham will be great.

Originally posted by ChaunceyGardner:

Originally posted by 49erBigMac:

Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by 49erBigMac:
I'm not sure it's that simple Hero (and I'm very surprised you aren't all over Graham) would I trade 11 and Puni? No, but would I trade 11 and Latu or Sermon or Tig Brown or Ambry Thomas? Absolutely

Well, to be blunt, I don't think John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan can afford to miss picks, so I'm leaning towards optimism and giving them the benefit of the doubt with Puni and the 2024 draft momentum going into this year. If the 49ers miss this draft, it's over. Most of us won't be even be on the webzone in the future when Jed York hires the next Jim Tomsula or Chip Kelly-esque head coach.

Also, for the record--Graham is my favorite player at the top of the draft. My dream draft right now starts with Graham in round 1 and Carson Schwesinger in round 2.

Yeah it's fair, but it's unrealistic to expect them to hit all 11 picks. I'd take 5-6 starters and if one of them was great I'd take 1 less. I'm with you that I think Graham will be great.

2-3 starters from a draft is extremely optimistic

Originally posted by MinerForty-Niner:
Nope. Stay put or trade back. More picks the better!!! Even getting 2026 picks is good. Stop trading away draft choices.

Originally posted by 49erBigMac:

Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by 49erBigMac:
I'm not sure it's that simple Hero (and I'm very surprised you aren't all over Graham) would I trade 11 and Puni? No, but would I trade 11 and Latu or Sermon or Tig Brown or Ambry Thomas? Absolutely

Well, to be blunt, I don't think John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan can afford to miss picks, so I'm leaning towards optimism and giving them the benefit of the doubt with Puni and the 2024 draft momentum going into this year. If the 49ers miss this draft, it's over. Most of us won't be even be on the webzone in the future when Jed York hires the next Jim Tomsula or Chip Kelly-esque head coach.

Also, for the record--Graham is my favorite player at the top of the draft. My dream draft right now starts with Graham in round 1 and Carson Schwesinger in round 2.

Yeah it's fair, but it's unrealistic to expect them to hit all 11 picks. I'd take 5-6 starters and if one of them was great I'd take 1 less. I'm with you that I think Graham will be great.

Originally posted by Oilcan:

Originally posted by 49erBigMac:

Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by 49erBigMac:
I'm not sure it's that simple Hero (and I'm very surprised you aren't all over Graham) would I trade 11 and Puni? No, but would I trade 11 and Latu or Sermon or Tig Brown or Ambry Thomas? Absolutely

Well, to be blunt, I don't think John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan can afford to miss picks, so I'm leaning towards optimism and giving them the benefit of the doubt with Puni and the 2024 draft momentum going into this year. If the 49ers miss this draft, it's over. Most of us won't be even be on the webzone in the future when Jed York hires the next Jim Tomsula or Chip Kelly-esque head coach.

Also, for the record--Graham is my favorite player at the top of the draft. My dream draft right now starts with Graham in round 1 and Carson Schwesinger in round 2.

Yeah it's fair, but it's unrealistic to expect them to hit all 11 picks. I'd take 5-6 starters and if one of them was great I'd take 1 less. I'm with you that I think Graham will be great.

I don't think anyone who really follows the draft and understands it expects to hit all the picks. I can live with the misses that just don't pan out. It's the kickers way to early, trading up for RB's and taking TE's that were projected to go two rounds later that even the casual fan knew wouldn't work out that are hard to swallow.

Originally posted by 49erBigMac:

Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by Since07:
Even though we have so many holes to fill if Membou or Graham fall into striking distance I'm all for trading up

Assuming it's going to take at least a 3rd-round pick to trade up, would you trade the 11th overall pick and Dominick Puni for either of those guys? Because that's the mentality the 49ers need to have going into the draft given the substantial number of holes on the roster.

Besides that, the depth of this draft in going be extremely strong on day 2/early 3 for the DL, which is 49ers' greatest need going into the draft. There are going to be a number of guys drafted in those rounds who are going to be impact starters and contributors from the jump. There's no need to panic and give away picks.

I fully expect the 11th pick to be a bit underwhelming as all of the consensus guys we like are likely gone by 11 as well as the 49ers being unable to trade back. The excitement of the draft doesn't really start until day 2 for me.

I'm not sure it's that simple Hero (and I'm very surprised you aren't all over Graham) would I trade 11 and Puni? No, but would I trade 11 and Latu or Sermon or Tig Brown or Ambry Thomas? Absolutely

Originally posted by Kolohe:
I'm putting money down, this is the WR the 49ers draft.



I could see Shanahan using Williams the same way he did Deebo. And with that said, the 49ers met with Savion Williams at the Combine.

Originally posted by NYniner85:
Just listened to Kyle's presser…get ready for a s**t ton of picks on the DL and they're for sure adding LBers.

Anyone who wants OL, starting looking at prospects down the list lol. They seem pretty happy with the OL.

Originally posted by NYniner85:
Just listening to Kyle, I don't see them trying to replace Deebo. I wouldn't hate the pick, I just don't see them going out of their way to fill that spot. IMO if he's there on day 3 then they might do that.

Originally posted by Alfienator:

Originally posted by NYniner85:
Just listened to Kyle's presser…get ready for a s**t ton of picks on the DL and they're for sure adding LBers.

Anyone who wants OL, starting looking at prospects down the list lol. They seem pretty happy with the OL.

Especially at center.

Originally posted by Sask49erFan:
I agree. Pearsall will be getting more targets. Kittle needs more targets. CMC should be back as our # priority.

Grab a depth OT like Logan Brown. Grab a depth WR, TE and RB later.

Load up on the D.

Originally posted by NYniner85:
Just listened to Kyle's presser…get ready for a s**t ton of picks on the DL and they're for sure adding LBers.

Anyone who wants OL, starting looking at prospects down the list lol. They seem pretty happy with the OL.

Originally posted by NYniner85:
Kyle talked about the Luke Farrel signing and him being one of the better blocking TEs in football and how that relates to Kittle getting more action as a pass catcher. They're gonna pay him at some point to catch balls.

I haven't watch Brown at all. I like Grant in the 3rd if there. I like Slater at OG/C late day 3 to develop into something.

I don't see DB early either. Not their M.O. Kyle talked about him and John being in sync with DL being the foundation of a defense.