The 49ers have 17 players listed as the best draft pick ever at their draft slot

Jul 3 2025 by Niners Nation

 
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ESPN’s Benjamin Solak went through every pick ever in the NFL draft to decide who was the best player at each draft slot. Unsurprisingly, the San Francisco 49ers were well-represented.

ESPN’s Benjamin Solak determined the best draft pick ever at every draft slot from No. 1 to 262. We know who this list will end with, but there were 16 other San Francisco 49ers who were also recognized. Here they are.

8. Ronnie Lott, S (1981)

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