The San Francisco 49ers got the easy part of the way when they made their 11 picks in the 2025 NFL draft. Now comes the hard part of maximizing those players as they make the transition to the pros. Ideally the 49ers would draft 11 starters this year,

A look at the 49ers’ 2025 draft class: First round, No. 11 overall: Mykel Williams, defensive end, Georgia, 6-5, 267

Watkins projects as a contributor at all three wide receiver spots in the 49ers’ system — a necessity given the team’s lack of depth of talent at the position. He has deep speed to play X receiver, the wiggle and toughness to play at Z, and the explosion off the line and craftiness to play in the slot.