Ranking 49ers' 5 biggest needs entering 2025 NFL Draft

The offseason moves so far have made the 49ers' NFL Draft performance paramount if they hope to be successful in 2025.
Tue, Apr 1
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Kyle Shanahan has vital role in mending bridges with disgruntled Brandon Aiyuk
The 49ers don't appear to be trading Aiyuk anymore, meaning the fractured relationship with the 49ers is now in Kyle Shanahan's hands.
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49ers suddenly seem upbeat about Brock Purdy's contract talks
The 49ers appear to have changed their tone about getting a contract done for Brock Purdy sooner than later.
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Kyle Shanahan confirms Jake Moody won't have a free pass in training camp
The 49ers are going to bring in competition for the embattled Jake Moody this offseason, which is probably a good thing.
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Jed York breaks his silence on 49ers' inactivity during free agency
The 49ers didn't do much during free agency aside from watching numerous players leave, and Jed York finally spoke as to why.
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49ers can reunite with old quarterbacking friend in free agency
Niners fans will remember quarterback C.J. Beathard from his time in San Francisco from 2017 to 2020.
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49ers can (again) take solace in failing to trade for Deshaun Watson
The 49ers' trade-up to draft Trey Lance was bad, but remember, they were in on trying to land Deshaun Watson that offseason, too.
Mon, Mar 31
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49ers stuck with a looming problem after not trading Brandon Aiyuk by key date
The 49ers entertained trading Brandon Aiyuk, but the likely inability to do so doesn't exactly mean everything is resolved.
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49ers could turn to one of these 3 in-house options to replace Dre Greenlaw
Dre Greenlaw's replacement could already be on the Niners roster.