The 2025 NFL Draft is officially in the books, wrapping up after three days of action from Thursday, April 24, through Saturday, April 26. The San Francisco 49ers were busy throughout the weekend, making 11 total selections—five on offense and six on defense—as they worked to replenish their roster during an offseason marked by significant losses.
Below, we've gathered articles covering each of the 49ers' draft picks that you may have missed during the excitement of draft weekend.
49ers Draft Picks
- Round 1 (11): DE Mykel Williams, Georgia
- Round 2 (43): DT Alfred Collins, Texas
- Round 3 (75): LB Nick Martin, Oklahoma State
- Round 3 (100): CB Upton Stout, Western Kentucky
- Round 4 (113): DT CJ West, Indiana
- Round 4 (138): WR Jordan Watkins, Mississippi
- Round 5 (147): RB Jordan James, Oregon
- Round 5 (160): S Marques Sigle, Kansas State
- Round 7 (227): QB Kurtis Rourke, Indiana
- Round 7 (249): G Connor Colby, Iowa
- Round 7 (252): WR Junior Bergen, Montana
DE Mykel Williams, Georgia
49ers select Georgia DE Mykel Williams with No. 11 pick in 2025 NFL Draft
The 49ers drafted high-upside, physical edge rusher Mykel Williams, adding elite length and explosive athleticism to their defense.
5 Things To Know About 49ers First-Round Pick DE Mykel Williams
Get to know Mykel Williams—a powerful combination of size, speed, and potential—and why he's a perfect fit for San Francisco.
49ers tried to trade up for Mykel Williams, still landed him at No. 11
After failed trade-up attempts, the 49ers secured their top target at No. 11, thrilled by his toughness, versatility, and scheme fit.
49ers' Mykel Williams shares ankle injury update, excited to learn from Nick Bosa
Williams discusses playing through injury, updates his recovery, and expresses excitement about learning from Nick Bosa.
DT Alfred Collins, Texas
49ers select Texas DT Alfred Collins in 2nd round of 2025 NFL Draft
San Francisco bolsters its defensive line with elite run-stopping power.
Alfred Collins says 49ers drafting him is 'not gonna be a mistake'
Confident and hungry, Collins vows to boost the 49ers' interior defense.
5 Things To Know About 49ers Second-Round Pick DT Alfred Collins
Meet the 6-6, 332-pound defensive tackle with Texas roots and big upside.
LB Nick Martin, Oklahoma State
49ers select Oklahoma State LB Nick Martin in 3rd round of 2025 NFL Draft
Adding speed, versatility, and special teams value to the defense.
5 things to know about 49ers third-round pick LB Nick Martin
Learn about the hard-hitting linebacker with a bold playing style.
49ers' Nick Martin eager to learn from Fred Warner, shares MCL injury update
Martin discusses his recovery and excitement about joining the 49ers' linebacker group.
CB Upton Stout, Western Kentucky
49ers select Western Kentucky CB Upton Stout in 3rd round of 2025 NFL Draft
A quick, instinctive corner with special-teams ability joins the secondary.
Kyle Shanahan addresses what 49ers drafting a CB means for Deommodore Lenoir
How could Stout's arrival impact Lenoir's role moving forward?
5 things to know about 49ers third-round pick CB Upton Stout
Discover Stout's ball skills, versatility, and drive to prove doubters wrong.
Upton Stout on 49ers: 'I just knew this is the spot for me'
Stout felt an immediate connection to the 49ers' culture and defensive stars.
DT CJ West, Indiana
49ers select Indiana DT CJ West in 4th round of 2025 NFL Draft
A quick, powerful interior defender adds depth to the defensive line.
CJ West eager to start 'creating havoc' on 49ers' D-line
West plans to bring violence, power, and energy to the trenches.
5 things to know about 49ers fourth-round pick DT C.J. West
Get to know the high-motor defender aiming to strengthen the run defense.
WR Jordan Watkins, Mississippi
49ers select Mississippi WR Jordan Watkins in 4th round of 2025 NFL Draft
Adding speed, toughness, and special teams value to the offense.
5 things to know about 49ers fourth-round pick WR Jordan Watkins
Learn about Watkins' big-play ability and powerful personal story.
Jordan Watkins eager to earn role with 49ers, embraces rookie challenges
Watkins is determined to make an early impact in Kyle Shanahan's system.
RB Jordan James, Oregon
49ers select Oregon RB Jordan James in 5th round of 2025 NFL Draft
Adding a tough, explosive runner with upside to the backfield.
5 things to know about 49ers fifth-round pick RB Jordan James
Meet the powerful, dependable Oregon runner joining San Francisco.
Jordan James set to learn from Christian McCaffrey, earns praise from 49ers legend
James hopes to follow in McCaffrey's footsteps and impressed 49ers legend Frank Gore.
S Marques Sigle, Kansas State
49ers select Kansas State S Marques Sigle in 5th round of 2025 NFL Draft
A physical defender and special-teams ace joins the roster.
Being drafted by the 49ers is a dream come true for Marques Sigle
Sigle fulfills a lifelong dream, inspired by the play of Fred Warner.
5 things to know about 49ers fifth-round pick S Marques Sigle
Get insight into Sigle's versatility, speed, and defensive potential.
QB Kurtis Rourke, Indiana
49ers select Indiana QB Kurtis Rourke in 7th round of 2025 NFL Draft
A smart, tough signal-caller with impressive college production joins the QB room.
5 things to know about 49ers seventh-round pick QB Kurtis Rourke
Learn about Rourke's resilience, Canadian pride, and fit in San Francisco.
Kurtis Rourke discusses ACL injury, joining 49ers' QB room: 'I love the situation'
Recovering from ACL surgery, Rourke embraces the opportunity to grow under Shanahan.
G Connor Colby, Iowa
49ers select Iowa G Connor Colby in 7th round of 2025 NFL Draft
A rugged run blocker with positional versatility and upside.
5 things to know about 49ers seventh-round pick OL Connor Colby
Discover Colby's zone-blocking strengths, injury history, and trademark mullet.
WR Junior Bergen, Montana
49ers select Montana WR Junior Bergen in 7th round of 2025 NFL Draft
A dynamic FCS star and record-setting returner joins San Francisco.
5 things to know about 49ers seventh-round pick WR Junior Bergen
Explore Bergen's versatility, big-play ability, and NFL journey.
Lifelong 49ers fan living his dream after being drafted by San Francisco
A lifelong fan, Bergen is eager to contribute as a returner and receiver.