![Grading each 49ers pick in 7-round mock draft from the Athletic](https://insidethe49.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/grading-each-49ers-pick-in-7-round-mock-draft-from-the-athletic-scaled.jpg)
The Athletic’s NFL draft analyst Dane Brugler on Wednesday posted a complete seven-round mock draft. His selections for the 49ers feature a slew of intriguing picks, including a fun first-round scenario that leaves San Francisco skipping its biggest overall need in lieu of value at another important position.
We went through each pick and handed out a grade based some on the player, but largely on the need for the 49ers and whether that choice checks a necessary box at a good spot.
Here’s what we thought of each pick from Brugler: