How the 49ers' 2025 Rookie Class Survived a Season of Chaos
Injuries thrust unprepared rookies into action, yet this class ignited a surprising 12-5 season and a Wild Card victory.
It’s time to dissect the San Francisco 49ers’ previous draft class. Being exactly one year removed from these selections, it is still too early to label this class a "legendary foundation" or a "total bust. " However, the 2025 rookies were handed opportunities….
brutally but handed nonetheless. The 2025 season was defined by a massive injury wave that forced nearly every one of these 11 picks into the fire. The result?
A surprising 12-5 record and a gritty Wild Card win over the Eagles. Let's look at how the "Class of 25" fared in their trial by combat. The Early Rounds Round 1, No.
11: Mykel Williams, DE, Georgia Williams arrived with the "Arik Armstead" blueprint. He is a versatile, powerful end who could slide inside. He was a godsend for a run defense that had been gashed the year prior.