We also issued a grade for each pick, and one for the class as a whole. It's important to note that draft grades are a reaction. They're less about projecting a player's NFL success and more about how the team did finding value and filling needs with that value.

A pick we love might be a bust. A pick we strongly dislike may become a Hall of Famer. It's impossible to know for sure, and that's part of the fun of the draft.

That said, here's what Brugler had to say about each 49ers pick, our thoughts on the choice, and the initial grade we gave each pick:Round 2, Pick 33 | WR De'Zhaun Stribling, Ole MissExpert analysis: "Stribling isn’t the most well-rounded in terms of his route success, but he is a big-bodied athlete with strong ball skills and a pro mindset. He has the talent and competitive toughness to settle into a WR2/3 role for an NFL offense."Our quick thoughts: There's a real chance Stribling winds up being a gem from this draft that makes his selection at 33 overall look like less of a reach. Grade: CRound 3, Pick 70 | DE Romello Height, Texas TechExpert analysis: "There aren’t many edge rushers with Height’s slender size profile who find sustained NFL success, but his twitchy get-off and rush movements can be weaponized by the right defensive play caller.

He projects as a sub-down designated pass rusher in the NFL."Our quick thoughts: Height doesn't need to set the edge against the run, he just needs to fly around and get after quarterback, which is his specialty. Grade: B-Round 3, Pick 90 | RB Kaelon Black, IndianaExpert analysis: "Black runs with light feet and punches above his weight class to consistently get more yards than expected. Once in an NFL camp, his ability to prove himself as a pass catcher will be critical to carving out a part-time role."Our quick thoughts: Come on, man.Grade: FRound 4, Pick 107 | DT Gracen Helton, Oklahoma Expert analysis: "Halton is sawed off and can be overwhelmed at times, but he moves with big-man twitch and his initial quickness and closing speed can be weaponized.

A part-time role that keeps his battery charged will be his best NFL fit."Our quick thoughts: Helton provides much more pass rush pop than either of the two defensive tackles the 49ers took in last year's draft. Grade: CRound 4, Pick 127 | OL Carver Willis, WashingtonExpert analysis: "Willis is at his best sealing and finishing in the run game, but his ability to stay on an NFL field will depend on how he protects his edges and anchors in pass protection. He projects as a backup swing lineman, with the upside to be more."Our quick thoughts: There could be a move to guard coming for Willis where his overall lack of length shouldn't be as much of a problem.Grade:DRound 4, Pick 139 | CB Ephesians Prysock, WashingtonExpert analysis: "Prysock has rare physical traits that are hard to find at the position, although he is still learning how to maximize those tools in coverage.

He will appeal to both press-heavy and zone-based schemes as a developmental dart throw."Our quick thoughts: Excellent combination of size and athleticism and name value through the roof, but can he play?Grade:C-Round 5, Pick 154 | LB Jaden Dugger, LouisianaExpert analysis: "Dugger is an ascending player with a blend of size and reactive athleticism worth developing on the back end of an NFL roster or practice squad."Our quick thoughts: He has the size and skill set to fit a bunch of different roles in the NFL. The key will be defining his role as a pro.Grade:CRound 5, Pick 179 | OL Enrique Cruz Jr., KansasExpert analysis: "Cruz is still green in areas and learning how to use all his tools in unison, but the encouraging play on his 2025 tape gives NFL teams optimism.

He could be an interesting Day 3 flier for a team running a zone scheme."Our quick thoughts: Another developmental flier who isn't liable to make a Year 1 impact, but this one comes at a premium position. Grade: DOverall class gradeOur quick thoughts: It was an underwhelming class overall, and the 49ers didn't do themselves any favors with their choices. Perhaps we come back to this class in a couple of years and realize it was full of gems and steals.

For now, it looks like a pretty significant miss for a team that needed to find more high-end talent to provide some long-term answers for their aging roster. Grade: D+More 49ers: Fallout of Dee Winters trade over after 49ers' first pick on Day 3This article originally appeared on Niners Wire: 49ers draft picks: Grades and analysis for every selection