49ers’ 2025 NFL Draft capsules ...Middle East

A look at the 49ers’ 2025 draft class:

First round, No. 11 overall: Mykel Williams, defensive end, Georgia, 6-5, 267

Credentials: Appeared in 40 games over three seasons and finished his career with 67 tackles, 21 1/2 tackles for losses, 14 sacks, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. A second-team All-Southeastern Conference selection. Sustained an  high ankle sprain in first week of the season but missed just two games and had a productive season in 2024. A two-year starter, listed as defensive end but played all over in the front seven and even as a standup linebacker.

How he fits: Have the 49ers finally found the bookend pass rusher for Nick Bosa they have been seeking ever since Dee Ford began to break down in the 2019 season? That spot belonged to Leonard Floyd, who was released after an 8 1/2 sack season in which he never seemed comfortable as a hand-in-the-ground pass rusher. They’ve cycled through Samson Ebukam, Arden Key, Charles Omenihu and Clelin Ferrell in recent years. Considering the 49ers pass rush last season, anything less than double-digit sacks will be a disappointment. The 49ers like his position versatility, but Williams sounds as if he expects a heavy dose on the edge in their Wide 9 scheme.

Williams says: “I’m excited to play in coach (Robert) Saleh’s scheme. He lets the front do what the front does, which is rush, set edges and stop the run. To play under coach Saleh and great players like Nick Bosa, I can’t wait. I have so many questions.”

Quotable: “He’s hard to block in the run game and the pass game. Hard to block for tackles, hard to block for guards. Half the guys that come out in college football, the majority seem  like they’re 24, 25. We’ve got a 20-year-old that looks like a man on tape.” — 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan

Second round, No. 43 overall: Alfred Collins, defensive tackle, Texas, 6-5, 332

Credentials: Played in 64 games with 28 starts from 2020-24 after being a five-star recruit out of Bastrop, Texas. Had 142 career tackles, 18 tackles for loss, 7 1/2 sacks and two forced fumbles. Long-armed and athletic enough to bat down seven passes as a senior. Adept as a run-stuffer on the nose in the middle. Had two of his best games in the College Football Playoff, recording 10 tackles.

How he fits: With the departures of Javon Hargrave and Maliek Collins, both released, getting an interior presence to clog the run is a must. He joins Jordan Elliott, Kevin Givens and Evan Anderson at a position where the 49ers were exceedingly thin. As much as the 49ers want a better pass rush, stopping the run is Job 1 after they collapsed in that area down the stretch. Collins and first-round pick Mykel Williams will in theory upgrade that area immediately.

Collins says: “They’re taking a chance on me. It’s not going to be a mistake. What I bring is a competitive mindset, I’m ready to learn from those who have done it before me. I’m ready to come in and do whatever I can to win games and I’m going to be a good teammate.”

Quotable: “We like the fact that in the pass game, he can win quickly, and we think he can develop some skills in the pass rush. He’s really adept at batting balls down. I think he affects the quarterback in a big way but can be a real presence in the run game,” — 49ers GM John Lynch

Third round, No. 75 overall: Nick Martin, linebacker, Oklahoma State, 6-0, 221

Credentials: Started 35 games over four seasons with Oklahoma State and was described in one evaluation as a “heat-seeking missile” for his aggressive style of play. Had a 4.53 time in the 40-yard dash. Missed seven games in 2024 with an MCL tear that did not require surgery. Had a breakout season in 2023 with 140 tackles, one of the highest totals in school history, including 16 tackles for loss, 16 sacks, two passes defensed and two interceptions in earning All-Big 12 honors.

How he fits: A virtual clone physically of the departed Dre Greenlaw, right down to the point to being overaggressive at times. Ideally, he moves past both Dee Winters and Jalen Graham as a step-in-and-start player alongside middle linebacker Fred Warner. If Martin doesn’t become an every down starter right away, his speed and athleticism can be utilized on special teams by new coordinator Brant Boyer.

Martin says:  “I grew up watching the draft. Since I was 5, I wanted to be in the NFL and be the best at it. Being here is surreal. I’m excited to get to work.”

Quotable: “I think Dre is one of the best run and hit linebackers that I’ve ever been around and probably the best in the league at it. And when we looked at the college tape, we felt this was the guy who was the best in college at that way.” — 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan

Third round, No. 100 overall: Upton Stout, cornerback, Western Kentucky, 5-8, 181

Credentials: Played in 45 games with 34 starts over five seasons at Western Kentucky (2022-24) and North Texas (2020-21). Despite size limitations, had 166 career tackles and operates best as a nickel corner. In 2024, started 12 games and has 7 1/2 tackles for losses and a sack in being named first-team All-USA Conference honors. Ultra enthusiastic competitor who wowed 49ers coaches with his personality during his visit as well as when receiving the news he had been drafted.

How he fits: If it works out, Stout can step in as the slot corner and give the 49ers the opportunity to leave Deommodore Lenoir as an outside corner along with Renardo Green  as opposed to playing outside on some downs and inside on others.

Stout says: In high school everybody was saying I was more of a safety or a running back, but I feel like that was just fuel to the fire and I really just figured out how to use my size to my advantage. Using my athleticism and just my keen ability to just get after it.”

Quotable: “We’re going to still play it out. I think (DB Deommodore Lenoir) is great inside, I think he’s great outside. We probably see Upton definitely as an inside player.” — 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan

Round 4, No. 113 overall: C.J. West, defensive tackle, Indiana, 6-1, 316

Credentials: Veteran of 52 college games with four seasons at Kent State and his final year at Indiana where he was an honorable mention all-Big Ten selection. Had 7 1/2 tackles for losses with the Hoosiers with a forced fumble two sacks and pass breakup. Transferred for senior year specifically to boost his draft stock for a shot at an NFL career. Played rugby, ran track and ran cross country while growing up.

How he fits:  A penetrating inside tackle, West provides a nice contrast to Alfred Collins, the 6-foot-5 tackle and second-round pick and is at his best lining up between the center and guard.  It gives the 49ers more than 645 pounds of muscle on the interior as relatively inexpensive and younger replacements for Hargrave and Maliek Collins, both of whom were released. Still on the roster are Elliott, Anderson and Givens.

West says: “My bread and butter is at the one technique. I just abuse centers, punch ‘em in the face, be as violent as possible, just create havoc down there in the middle.”

Quotable: “I had the chance to watch him live this year for Indiana against Ohio State and he played well, but  more so his film and his body of work stood out,” GM John Lynch

Fourth round, No. 138 overall: Jordan Watkins, wide receiver, Mississippi, 5-11, 196

Credentials: Owner of a 4.37 time in the 40-yard dash time, Watkins averaged 18.5 yards per reception and scored nine touchdowns at Ole Miss on 49 receptions. Played three seasons for the Rebels after playing two years in his hometown at Louisville. Has experience, having played 58 college games with185 receptions for 2,582 yards and 18 touchdowns.

How he fits: With the departure of Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk possibly not being ready to start the season after a torn ACL, it wasn’t a surprise when the 49ers’ first offensive selection was a wide receiver. He’ll join a position group that will be led by veteran Jauan Jennings and second-year player Ricky Pearsall and Jacob Cowing. Also factors as a potential return specialist for punts and kickoffs.

Watkins says: “The way coach Shanahan does things, they like to get down and dirty with their receivers, whether we’re blockin defensive ends or cracking linebackers. There’s a lot of similarities with how we did it at Ole Miss.”

Quotable: “I thought he was one of the better route-runners at the combine. He has natural receiver skills. He was our best graded-out guy going through the gauntlet. Watched his one-on-ones at the Senior Bowl and how he played at Ole Miss. Talked to Lane Kiffin, he’s the whole package. Really loved the guy.” — coach Kyle Shanahan

Fifth round, No. 147 overall: Jordan James, running back, Oregon, 5-9, 205

Credentials: Rushed for 1,267 yards, averaged 5.4 yards per carry and scored 15 touchdowns for the Ducks in 2024, building on a 223 season where he averaged a gaudy 7.1 yards per attempt and gained 739 yards in a shared-back system. Durable, his 233 carries was third in the Big Ten. Caught 42 passes for 347 yards and one touchdown in three seasons.

How he fits: James has experience with zone scheme runs and has a nose for the end zone — something the 49er were missing last season with Christian McCaffrey missing so much time. He’s powerful, finishes runs and will compete with Isaac Guerendo as a back who can spell McCaffrey. According to the X account of 49ers’ CEO Jed York, 49ers scout Frank Gore is a big fan of James.

James says: “I think they have a great outside zone run scheme that I’m pretty good at. I like to watch running backs that run similar to me. Frank Gore is definitely one of those guys, a guy that’s hard to tackle. We’re not 4.3 speed guys but we get the job done.”

Quotable: “We’re fired up on Jordan. This was a really strong running back class. Powerful back, runs through tackles. Doesn’t have necessarily top-end speed, but he’s got dart and burst.” — GM John Lynch

Fifth round, No. 160 overall: Marquis Sigle, safety, Kansas State, 5-11, 199

Credentials: With a 4.37 time in the 40-yard dash, Sigle has the top-end speed to patrol the back end of the defense. Played three years at North Dakota State, where was a teammate of former 49ers’ No. 3 overall pick Trey Lance. Stepped up in competition in the Big 12 and was one of the Wildcats’ top tacklers for two years. Intercepted three passes, returning one for a touchdown as a senior.

How he fits: With the departure of Talanoa Hufanga to Denver in free agency, Sigle could challenge Ji’Ayir Brown to play alongside Malik Mustapha depending on how he progresses. He should be a special teams factor immediately, and has position versatility in that he can play in virtually any sub package.

Sigle says: “I can play multiple positions. I can play free safety, strong safety, nickel and dime.”

Quotable: “He’s awesome. He’s a bow-legged safety, and like I told him, you can’t go wrong with a bow-legged safety. He’s played nickel, he’s a guy who can really run.” — GM John Lynch

Seventh round, No. 227 overall: Kurtis Rourke, quarterback, Indiana, 6-4, 220

Credentials: Has played 48 games with five seasons at Ohio University and a final year in 2024 as a transfer at Indiana. Completed 69.4 percent of his passes (222-for-320) for 3,042 yards, 29 touchdowns and five interceptions. Was the Mid-American Offensive Player of the year in 2022, completing 69.1 percent of his passes for 3,257 yards, 25 touchdowns and four interceptions. Brother Nathan is a quarterback in the CFL.

How he fits: Brock Purdy, once upon a time a seventh-round draft pick himself, is entrenched as the starter once he gets his contract situated. The 49ers also brought in Mac Jones on a two-year deal that guarantees him $5 million, so he’s not going anywhere. Tanner Mordecai spent last season on the practice squad, and Rourke will likely learn the system and hope for that spot this season if healthy. If not, he could learn for a year on injured reserve. Coming off knee surgery in January — he played the entire season in a brace with his second torn ACL — it’s unclear when Rourke will be ready to play.

Rourke says: “Being able to come in a system where they took Brock, they developed him into one of the best quarterbacks in the league so I’m excited to be a part of that and follow that path as well.”

Quotable: “I love his size, love how he throws, love how he plays the position. He did the whole year with a broken finger, torn ACL and still looked really impressive. He probably won’t be ready for training camp, but it’s not an issue for us because we’ve got Brock and Mack and Tanner.” — coach Kyle Shanahan

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Seventh round, No. 249 overall: Conner Colby, guard/center, Iowa, 6-6, 309

Credentials: First team All-Big Ten selection as a senior, started all 13 games at right guard for the Hawkeyes. Considered a solid run blocker who can move in a zone scheme while having issues with pass protection on an Iowa team that struggled in that area.

How he fits: With Aaron Banks having departed in free agency to Green Bay, Dominic Puni is entrenched at right guard while Nick Zakelj is in reserve and Matt Hennessey available to swing between center and guard as a backup assuming he doesn’t beat out center Jake Brendel.

Quotable: “We think he’s a really good scheme fit. Iowa does some of the same things we do in the run game and they do it every well.” GM John Lynch

Seventh round, No. 252 overall: Junior Bergen, Montana, return specialist, 5-10, 184

Credentials: An Associated Press FCS All-American, and won his team’s Most Valuable Player award. In four seasons as a receiver caught 145 passes for 1,777 and 13 touchdowns. As a punt returner, Bergen had a career average of 16.7 yards and eiht career touchdowns on punt returns. He was return specialist of the year in the FCS.

How he fits: Bergen was a wide receiver in college and he’ll practice with that group with the 49ers, but his chance to make the roster is as a return specialist. Despite a middle-of-the-road 4.52 40-yard dash time, Bergen showed such a knack as a return specialist the 49ers took him with a draft pick rather than gambling he would be available as an undrafted free agent.

Quotable: “To have a dynamic returner is a good thing. He’s done it really well at the smaller college level and he’s going to get an opportunity to do it with us,” GM John Lynch

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