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49ers Draft Injured QB Rourke, Fans Skeptical

5/2/2025

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In a surprising move, the San Francisco 49ers chose Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, despite his troubling injury history. Currently on the mend from a torn ACL, Rourke is expected to miss the offseason, leaving fans questioning the wisdom of this pick as the team grapples with pressing roster needs.

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In a surprising move, the San Francisco 49ers chose Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, despite his troubling injury history. Currently on the mend from a torn ACL, Rourke is expected to miss the offseason, leaving fans questioning the wisdom of this pick as the team grapples with pressing roster needs.