The 49ers do not have much time to wait for their rookies to arrive.After losing a dozen starters and key backups since the end of last season, the 49ers relied on the 2025 NFL Draft to restock their roster."We knew we had to add a lot of people," 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said. "Fortunately, we had 11 draft picks, and it's very rare you use all 11 draft picks."But we needed to because we needed that many numbers and to actually find 11 guys that we believe all have a chance to make the team, all have big roles."The 49ers expect immediate contributions from the defensive players they selected with their first five draft picks.Ten of the players the 49ers added during draft weekend will compete for spots. The other will experience a different timetable as he undergoes physical therapy while recovering from ACL surgery."They got to come in and compete and obviously earn it, but it was a very important draft," Shanahan said.Here is what the 49ers expect from their draft class:DE Mykel Williams, GeorgiaThe No. 11 overall pick is expected to be one of the key members of the 49ers' defensive line rotation.Williams likely slots as a Day 1 starter and three-down player. He figures to...
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