Check out the IG reel below to hear some of the passionate (and hilarious) answers I got.
While the responses varied—including a couple of interesting takes—the consensus came down to the trenches. Whether it was shoring up the offensive line to protect quarterback Brock Purdy or adding firepower to the defensive front, most 49er fans wanted someone who could make an impact in the trenches. The 49ers ultimately selected Georgia edge prospect Mykel Williams.
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