3. (97) Ray McDonald, DE/DT
The 49ers came into this draft wanting to improve their defense and they caught a couple of falling prospects to achieve their goal.
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The 49ers came into this draft wanting to improve their defense and they caught a couple of falling prospects to achieve their goal.
The 49ers had a huge need at WR on offense, so they drafted Jason Hill and traded for Darrell Jackson.
The 49ers fell in love with Joe Staley at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis because of his off the chart workouts.
The 49ers went into this draft wanting to improve their defense so they were thrilled to find the top inside linebacker availalble for them at the #11 pick of the first round.
The 49ers have re-signed running back Maurice Hicks to a 1-year contract.