San Francisco 49ers: How They’ve Built a Perennial Contender Through the Draft

When you look at the San Francisco 49ers roster from last season, the sheer number of players taken in the draft pops out at you.

Of the 71 players on the 49ers roster at the end of the season, 31 were draft picks of some description.  Add in the 15 undrafted free agents, and nearly 65 percent of San Francisco’s squad was put together outside of big-name free-agent signings.

The 49ers have opted to build their team smartly, cheaply and efficiently...

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