Kurtenbach: The 49ers' first-round draft pick should be their easiest
Briefly

The San Francisco 49ers are positioned to have a significant impact in the upcoming draft as they hold the 11th overall pick. The team's primary focus is on selecting a defensive lineman, ideally an interior player. Analysts believe the 49ers could land a top-tier defensive talent without needing to trade up. Among the most coveted is Georgia's Mykel Williams, whose consistent performance has impressed evaluators. Experts emphasize that staying put at No. 11 is crucial for securing a player with immediate capability and long-term potential for the team.
The 49ers cannot have the home-run draft they need without nailing their first-round pick, scheduled to be No. 11 on Thursday.
If San Francisco stays at No. 11, I have every indication that they'll be able to select a defensive lineman who can make an immediate, substantial impact.
The biggest win would be landing Georgia defensive end Mykel Williams. In a draft class that I have found to be underwhelming, I keep finding new ways to be amazed by Williams.
At some point, the production doesn't lie.
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