While the 2024 season has not gone to plan for the San Francisco 49ers, the offense can be excused of most of the blame. Kyle Shanahan's unit has been beset by injuries to almost all of their big playmakers. Just about every part of Nick Sorensen and Brandon Staley's defense, which ranks 21st in the league in points per game allowed, is struggling at the moment. The edge depth is poor, the interior is struggling, and the secondary remains a serious area of need for this team. It should surprise no one if the 49ers end up using all four of their first picks in the 2025 NFL mock draft to select defensive players. These four could be impact starters at positions of need, all while providing great value for John Lynch and the front office.
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