While the 49ers had a draft that they feel good about, Shedeur Sanders was the main talking point. After being a projected top-five pick at one point in the pre-draft process, Sanders wasn't selected until the fifth round. Finally, the Cleveland Browns traded up to land him with the No. 144 overall pick.

San Francisco 49ers president of football operations and general manager John Lynch discusses the final day of the 2025 NFL Draft with team reporter Lindsey Pallares.

The San Francisco 49ers are in an awkward position as a franchise. San Francisco parted ways with several of their veteran stars in an epic roster purge earlier this offseason. These moves were likely made to set up a potential Brock Purdy extension.