Purdy, Kittle, Warner headline PFF's best late-round picks list
The San Francisco 49ers have seen significant success with late-round draft picks, as highlighted by Pro Football Focus. Brock Purdy, George Kittle, and Fred Warner are among the top seven most valuable non-first-round picks since 2016. Their contributions have been pivotal in establishing the 49ers as a strong team in the NFL.
- ▪Brock Purdy was the final pick of the 2022 draft and has become a standout player for the 49ers.
- ▪George Kittle, drafted in the fifth round of the 2017 draft, has been a key offensive player with impressive career statistics.
- ▪Fred Warner, selected at No. 70 in 2018, plays a crucial role as the leader of the 49ers' defense.
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 23:00:32 +0000 |
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