SI Says 49ers Will be Top 5 Team in NFL by End of 2025-26 Season

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. "This defensive overhaul is going to be nasty with the return of Robert Saleh to his comfort zone as Kyle Shanahan’s right-hand man. Outside of second-round pick Alfred Collins, one could argue that most of the Niners’ picks are theoretically 'undersized,' however, all of them are screamers and can fly to the ball to disrupt. That’s key."

Orr makes excellent points. Saleh should be able to build an elite defense even with four or five starting rookies. And first-round pick Mykel Williams certainly isn't an undersized defensive end. And fourth-round pick C.J. West isn't an undersized nose tackle. The 49ers drafted a brick wall on the offensive line which will allow smaller players such as Nick Martin and Upton Stout to run and make plays.

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