Draft Day Primer: Assessing 49ers’ Needs

Apr 25, 2013 at 8:30 AM--


The draft is upon us and the 49ers are in the enviable position of owning 13 picks heading into Thursday night's first round. The emphasis will be on value and competition in order to supplement and replenish an already-talented roster. Inside is a draft primer ranking the positional needs based on the current makeup of the team. (Free Preview)
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