The 49ers pleased with draft class that includes several players picked earlier than projections

The 49ers pleased with draft class that includes several players picked earlier than projections

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The NFL draft for the San Francisco 49ers followed a somewhat familiar pattern.

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