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49ers' Draft Mistakes: Trey Lance Tops Regrettable Picks

4/20/2025

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The San Francisco 49ers' draft blunders under Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch have come under fire, with Trey Lance leading the pack as the most regrettable choice, costing three first-round picks yet underwhelming on the field. Other disappointing selections like Jake Moody, Dante Pettis, Joe Williams, and Reuben Foster further mar the team's draft history, plagued by lackluster performances and off-field troubles.

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The San Francisco 49ers' draft blunders under Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch have come under fire, with Trey Lance leading the pack as the most regrettable choice, costing three first-round picks yet underwhelming on the field. Other disappointing selections like Jake Moody, Dante Pettis, Joe Williams, and Reuben Foster further mar the team's draft history, plagued by lackluster performances and off-field troubles.