2025 RB Draft Class

Originally posted by Ezekiel38:

Originally posted by Cisco0623:

Originally posted by Ezekiel38:

Originally posted by Cisco0623:

Originally posted by krizay:

Originally posted by Cisco0623:
I like the front page article today. I doubt Jeanty will be there, but imo he's so good i would have to guess Kyle has given him a solid look.

Said this months ago. If you don't believe CMC will be the same moving forward (which I personally dont) I can see a path to drafting Jeanty.

We all seen what CMC did for this offense after the trade. We seen what happened after he got hurt. Biggest difference was redzobe scoring. Yes Mason ran well and put up some good numbers but the offense struggled in the red zone without CMC. Just like it did prior to him being here. I think Jeanty could help in that area.

I'm not advocating to draft him. Just saying I can see why they would. Especially so with Mason traded.

I feel the same way. I very much doubt they would, but I also would not be shocked if they did. We all agree Kyle can produce a solid running game with almost anyone at RB, but we've also seen how it looks when he actually has a true #1 back, and its glorious. If Campbell, Membou, Johnson, and Graham are gone I feel like he's legit in the conversation, but I expect him gone by 11 anyways.

Do you think Jeanty is RB1 on their board over TreVeyon? The latter seems perfect for our system more so than a Jeanty or even Hampton.

I think Jeanty is the best RB in this draft and would excel in any offense. I like a lot of the other backs as it is a very deep RB class, but Jeanty just pops out as a tier above the rest of this class to me.

If I had to guess Jeanty is #1 on their board, but I am also guessing RB isn't high on their list for pick 11. I think Jeanty certainly has been discussed, but again I'm only looking at him if all the trench guys and Johnson are gone, which could happen, and I would not be mad, but odds are they elect to address the trenches then take RB later who will probably look good as usual.

Who is more likely to be a GREAT player even a SUPERSTAR player at 11..

Jeanty or whoever they will have to pick in the trenches to reach for need..

When I ask myself that I'm like man it has to be Jeanty. Any of the trenches players we would pick that will be available I think would be more like we HOPE he's great but don't know.

Makes me not gonna be mad if we shocked the world and picked Jeanty.

Whilst I agree, you can only do that if you think there is no chance of McCaffrey being good in two years, if we thought that we shouldn't have restructured his contract.

Biggest problem with RB in the draft is the return on investment, if you get a QB on a rookie deal you get them for about 20 mil for 4 years before you have to pay 200mil. A WR/DB 20 mil for 4 years and then 100-120 mil. An RB gets 20 mil for 4 years, and then 40 if he's lucky, there's just not enough reward, not to mention they typically don't get a 3rd contract.

Talent wise we've now seen what special RB's can do in great situations, but if your O-Line and scheme doesn't match you wasting time whilst adding wear and tear.

I do think Jeanty is special, but not it for every team for different reasons, and we're one of those teams. If CMC was washed with little guaranteed money left, you could talk me into it.

My RB Tiers/rankings (I wouldn't draft one until the 4th)

Jeanty - top 10

Hampton & Henderson 1st round grade

Judkins/Kaleb Johnson/Skattebo 2nd round grade

Harvey/Brashard Smith/Tuten 3rd round grade (would take either of they hit the 4th)

Tahj Brookes/Neal/Giddens 5th round grades, would draft

Flyer on that CMC lookalike in the 6th/early 7th, kid is fun but awful competition, I'd take a look.

Those not mentioned are pretty much off my board. I have 4th/5th round grades on Sampson and Martinez, but they'll likely go earlier. All the way out on Olly Gordon, haven't watched any Rutgers, but can't imagine being in on Monangai. Out on Blue and the Michigan guys.

Originally posted by Ezekiel38:

Originally posted by Rathof44:

Originally posted by NYniner85:
I feel like they need their own thread. This is one of the deepest RB groups in like a decade.

Who's your favorite RB/fit for SF?

for me Kaleb Johnson is ideal for this scheme. Dude is Arian Foster 2.0 imo.

Others I like are:

TreVeyon Henderson
Brashard Smith
DJ Giddens
Devin Neal
RJ Harvey
Bhayshul Tuten

My favorites plus Judkins.

Love Tuten except he's a fumbler like Blue. 9 fumbles the last two years and Kyle won't stand for that.

The best two outside zone runners that also have blazing speed in the draft are both fumblers... which sucks.

Next best appears to be Croskey-Merritt for outside zone and he can be had in the 7th which is nice if Henderson goes before 43. Really don't think they will pass on TreVeyon if he is there.

I've heard good things about that Croskey-Merritt kid, will take a look. I can live with Tuten's fumbles. Most I saw were fighting for extra yards through multiple tacklers, he's likely not on his feet as long in the NFL which should bring the fumbles down.

Originally posted by Ezekiel38:
Do you think Jeanty is RB1 on their board over TreVeyon? The latter seems perfect for our system more so than a Jeanty or even Hampton.

Jeanty is arguably the best player in the draft and TreVeyon is a late 2nd/3rd round RB

They aren't in the same stratosphere

Originally posted by Sask49erFan:

Originally posted by Ezekiel38:
Do you think Jeanty is RB1 on their board over TreVeyon? The latter seems perfect for our system more so than a Jeanty or even Hampton.

Jeanty is arguably the best player in the draft and TreVeyon is a late 2nd/3rd round RB

They aren't in the same stratosphere

Wash your mouth out! Won't stand for the Henderson slander. Jeanty is great, but Treyveyon is special as well. It's similar to the Bijan Vs Gibbs draft. Yes Bijan does it all, and Gibbs is a bit more specialised, but arguably they're equally as valuable. I still have Jeanty higher, but don't be surprised if Henderson fills that lightning role on a team really well.

Originally posted by Ezekiel38:

Originally posted by Cisco0623:

Originally posted by Ezekiel38:

Originally posted by Cisco0623:

Originally posted by krizay:

Originally posted by Cisco0623:
I like the front page article today. I doubt Jeanty will be there, but imo he's so good i would have to guess Kyle has given him a solid look.

Said this months ago. If you don't believe CMC will be the same moving forward (which I personally dont) I can see a path to drafting Jeanty.

We all seen what CMC did for this offense after the trade. We seen what happened after he got hurt. Biggest difference was redzobe scoring. Yes Mason ran well and put up some good numbers but the offense struggled in the red zone without CMC. Just like it did prior to him being here. I think Jeanty could help in that area.

I'm not advocating to draft him. Just saying I can see why they would. Especially so with Mason traded.

I feel the same way. I very much doubt they would, but I also would not be shocked if they did. We all agree Kyle can produce a solid running game with almost anyone at RB, but we've also seen how it looks when he actually has a true #1 back, and its glorious. If Campbell, Membou, Johnson, and Graham are gone I feel like he's legit in the conversation, but I expect him gone by 11 anyways.

Do you think Jeanty is RB1 on their board over TreVeyon? The latter seems perfect for our system more so than a Jeanty or even Hampton.

I think Jeanty is the best RB in this draft and would excel in any offense. I like a lot of the other backs as it is a very deep RB class, but Jeanty just pops out as a tier above the rest of this class to me.

If I had to guess Jeanty is #1 on their board, but I am also guessing RB isn't high on their list for pick 11. I think Jeanty certainly has been discussed, but again I'm only looking at him if all the trench guys and Johnson are gone, which could happen, and I would not be mad, but odds are they elect to address the trenches then take RB later who will probably look good as usual.

Who is more likely to be a GREAT player even a SUPERSTAR player at 11..

Jeanty or whoever they will have to pick in the trenches to reach for need..

When I ask myself that I'm like man it has to be Jeanty. Any of the trenches players we would pick that will be available I think would be more like we HOPE he's great but don't know.

Makes me not gonna be mad if we shocked the world and picked Jeanty.

I completely understand and agree with your thinking. But for me a rb is kind of null if the o line isn't that good and the run defense sucks. Now also consider the cap and what we're paying cmc. That being said, yeah, I would not be mad if he's there and they took him.

Originally posted by 49erBigMac:

Originally posted by Sask49erFan:

Originally posted by Ezekiel38:
Do you think Jeanty is RB1 on their board over TreVeyon? The latter seems perfect for our system more so than a Jeanty or even Hampton.

Jeanty is arguably the best player in the draft and TreVeyon is a late 2nd/3rd round RB

They aren't in the same stratosphere

Wash your mouth out! Won't stand for the Henderson slander. Jeanty is great, but Treyveyon is special as well. It's similar to the Bijan Vs Gibbs draft. Yes Bijan does it all, and Gibbs is a bit more specialised, but arguably they're equally as valuable. I still have Jeanty higher, but don't be surprised if Henderson fills that lightning role on a team really well.

lol. It's a deep draft at rb. Maybe we will finally get the running game renaissance?

Originally posted by Sask49erFan:

Originally posted by Ezekiel38:
Do you think Jeanty is RB1 on their board over TreVeyon? The latter seems perfect for our system more so than a Jeanty or even Hampton.

Jeanty is arguably the best player in the draft and TreVeyon is a late 2nd/3rd round RB

They aren't in the same stratosphere

Maybe the best RB. Not the best player.

Originally posted by 49erBigMac:

Originally posted by Sask49erFan:

Originally posted by Ezekiel38:
Do you think Jeanty is RB1 on their board over TreVeyon? The latter seems perfect for our system more so than a Jeanty or even Hampton.

Jeanty is arguably the best player in the draft and TreVeyon is a late 2nd/3rd round RB

They aren't in the same stratosphere

Wash your mouth out! Won't stand for the Henderson slander. Jeanty is great, but Treyveyon is special as well. It's similar to the Bijan Vs Gibbs draft. Yes Bijan does it all, and Gibbs is a bit more specialised, but arguably they're equally as valuable. I still have Jeanty higher, but don't be surprised if Henderson fills that lightning role on a team really well.

I've been on Tuten since the college football season. You can see the explosion watching games. All the combine did was verify it with a 1.49 10 yard split which is ridiculous. If he got drafted here I'd trust coach Turner could coach him up as far as the fumbles.

Originally posted by Willisfn4life:
I've been on Tuten since the college football season. You can see the explosion watching games. All the combine did was verify it with a 1.49 10 yard split which is ridiculous. If he got drafted here I'd trust coach Turner could coach him up as far as the fumbles.

Yeah I'm a fan too, adding Jordan James to that tier as well. Great vision, lateral movement skills and contact balance. Burst is decent as well, even if the testing wasn't amazing and he gets out and runs decent routes. This class is unbelievable.

I have James as a 3rd round grade, but I'd put money on him going in the 4th, sign me up.

Barrows said SF is doing a lot of work on Jordan James.

Originally posted by NYniner85:
Barrows said SF is doing a lot of work on Jordan James.

Anyone a Michigan fan or watch a lot of Donovan Edwards? Been reading Michigan fans comparing him to deebo and that he needs to have a deebo role. After watching highlights I can see similar plays called for them. Might be a good change of pace and gadget player to give CMC a breather.

Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
Maybe the best RB. Not the best player.

I think you could make a good case for him being the best overall player. He was absolutely insane this past season but positional value will drop him.

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
Maybe the best RB. Not the best player.

I think you could make a good case for him being the best overall player. He was absolutely insane this past season but positional value will drop him.

Yeah let's pass on maybe the best overall player in the draft then that falls into your lap at #11 for a DT or EDGE that's a top 20-25 player just because we need one...

**** that.