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Three San Francisco 49ers made it onto ESPN analyst Matt Miller's list of the 100 best picks, steals, and fits from the 2024 NFL Draft. He recently unveiled his ranking, considering various factors such as the pick's value, how well the player fits into the team's scheme, whether the selection addressed a team need, and what the prospect brings to the field. The 49ers made eight picks during the draft, and Miller's take is intriguing, especially since he remains a dedicated fan of the team. Let's break down which 49ers landed within Miller's recent ranking, starting with the highest-ranked player,

ESPN recently examined the biggest post-draft questions for each NFL team, and following a rumor-filled 2024 NFL Draft, many are pondering what the San Francisco 49ers' plans for the wide receiver position might entail. There was chatter surrounding a potential Brandon Aiyuk trade leading up to the draft and throughout the first round, but that never materialized. Then, after the surprising selection of wide receiver Ricky Pearsall with the No. 31 overall pick, the rumor mill shifted to Deebo Samuel's uncertain future and whether the draft selection might indicate the 49ers are preparing for eventual life without

There was some conventional wisdom heading into the NFL Draft that the 49ers would potentially package some of their ten picks to move up at various times, given that lots of positions on the roster seem relatively set, and that the team is unlikely to rely on rookies while continuing to work through their championship window. In the end, though, this didn't prove to be the case, as the 49ers ended up selecting eight rookies across the seven rounds of the draft. Where might they fit on a crowded roster, and what are their best paths to playing time? Let's take a look. WR Ricky Pearsall (Round 1, Pick 32) This is an easy one, because barring an absolute catastrophe or an injury, Ricky Pearsall is going to be on the roster. Heck, even AJ Jenkins made the roster

The San Francisco 49ers made three fourth-round selections in the 2024 NFL Draft, the first of which was former Wake Forest safety Malik Mustapha. ESPN's NFL insider, Field Yates, compiled his list of the five selections he liked the most for each round, factoring in value, fit, and what the player brings to the table. Mustapha was among Yates' list of rookies that impressed him in the fourth round. The two-year starting safety delivered 80 tackles, including five for a loss, 0.5 sacks, two passes defensed, an interception, and a forced fumble through 12 games in 2023. RELATED: