Despite losing numerous standout players to season-ending injuries, the San Francisco 49ers sit at 9–4 through 13 weeks of the 2025 NFL season. The 49ers 2025 rookie class has played a crucial role in keeping the team in playoff contention, stepping up alongside veterans like Christian McCaffrey and Trent Williams.
San Francisco drafted 11 players this spring — one of the league’s largest classes — and injuries have forced several to step into major roles. Here’s how the group has fared so far.
49ers Rookie Class 2025: Key Contributors and Outlook
Rookies Making Immediate Impact
The first-round pick out of Georgia stepped into a starting role from Week 1 due to the team’s limited pass-rush depth. Williams flashed his upside with 20 tackles and a sack in nine games. However, a torn ACL

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