The 49ers’ offseason hasn’t been flashy, but they’ve checked some boxes with smaller free agency moves they’re hoping will supplement a roster already rife with top-end talent.
So far they’ve cornerback Charvarius Ward, wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud, linebacker Oren Burks, defensive lineman Hassan Ridgeway and safety George Odum, re-signed quarterback Nate Sudfeld. They also tendered OL Daniel Brunskill and paved the way for his return. Those moves didn’t make major headlines, but they were significant enough to change some of the team’s needs in this year’s draft.
Let’s look at the other boxes the 49ers need to check heading into the 2022 draft:
