While the San Francisco 49ers already possess one of the NFL’s most talented rosters, the 2025 NFL Draft offers a crucial opportunity to reinforce key areas and sustain their championship-caliber standard. Here’s a breakdown of all their picks this year—and what they could mean for quarterback Brock Purdy.
Last season, the 49ers failed to continue their reign as a dominant force in the NFC under head coach Kyle Shanahan. Injuries had a huge impact on their performance, losing several key weapons such as Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, George Kittle, and Brandon Aiyuk to health issues.
After falling short last year, the 49ers enter the 2025 offseason with an urgent desire to bolster the roster. With General Manager John Lynch leading the draft strategy, the team is focused on reloading around its core stars and making another run at the Lombardi Trophy.
2025 NFL Draft: All 49ers picks, round by round
San Francisco heads into the draft with a strong foundation and high expectations. While the front office has often leaned on smart trades and player development, the draft remains a vital tool in maintaining the team’s depth and future stability—with a total of 11 picks throughout the seven rounds.
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Here’s the full list of the 49ers’ current draft selections for 2025:
- Round 1: Pick 11 overall
- Round 2: No. 43
- Round 3: No. 75
- Round 3: No. 100
- Round 4: No. 113
- Round 4: No. 138
- Round 5: No. 147 (from Washington through New Orleans)
- Round 5: No. 160 (from Minnesota)
- Round 7: No. 227
- Round 7: No. 249
- Round 7: No. 252
2025 NFL Draft: What do the 49ers need to help Brock Purdy?
Armed with seven picks, the 49ers are expected to target depth on the offensive line, secondary, and possibly add weapons around Brock Purdy. While Purdy continues to grow as the team’s starting quarterback, Shanahan and Lynch could also look to bring in a developmental QB as insurance—especially given the recent injuries that led Purdy to take over as the starting QB.
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Defensive depth, especially in the secondary and interior line, remains a priority, and the offensive line could see some reinforcements as well, particularly with Trent Williams nearing the twilight of his career.
As Kyle Shanahan and his team pursue another shot at Super Bowl glory, the 2025 NFL Draft will be a critical step in reinforcing the foundation and filling in the final pieces for a championship run.
