Enjoy some of the best offseason photos of the San Francisco 49ers rookies.

















































































































































San Francisco's first-round pick, members of his draft class and some second-year teammates walked through Levi's Stadium.







San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde joined members of the 2014 draft class at the NFLPA's Rookie Premiere event.








A new tradition has started at 49ers headquarters: contract signings using the quill pen.
























From cornerback Jimmie Ward (30th overall) to offensive guard Brandon Thomas (100th) and beyond, here are San Francisco's 12 selections.























































San Francisco hosts its second annual event in downtown San Jose on May 8, where players, Gold Rush cheerleaders, the Niner Noise, Sourdough Sam and others celebrated with fans.


















































San Francisco's second-round draftee was named the Big Ten's Running Back of the Year after his senior season.





















First-round draft pick Jimmie Ward arrived at his new home with the San Francisco 49ers.


























See every pick in order from the first round of the NFL Draft.

- Jadeveon Clowney (Houston)


2) Greg Robinson (St. Louis)


- Blake Bortles (Jacksonville)


- Sammy Watkins (Buffalo)


- Khalil Mack (Oakland)


- Jake Matthews (Texas A&M)


- Mike Evans (Tampa Bay)


- Justin Gilbert (Cleveland)


- Anthony Barr (Minnesota)

- Eric Ebron (Detroit)


- Taylor Lewan (Tennessee)


- Odell Beckham (New York Giants)


- Aaron Donald (St. Louis)


- Kyle Fuller (Chicago)


- Ryan Shazier (Pittsburgh)


- Zack Martin (Dallas)


- C.J. Mosley (Alabama)


- Calvin Pryor (New York Jets)


- Jaw'uan James (Miami)

- Brandin Cooks (New Orleans)

- Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (Green Bay)


- Johnny Manziel (Cleveland)


- Dee Ford (Auburn)

- Darqueze Dennard (Cincinnati)

- Jason Verrett (San Diego)


- Marcus Smith (Philadelphia)

- Deone Bucannon (Arizona)

- Kelvin Benjamin (Carolina)

- Dominique Easley (New England)

- Jimmie Ward (San Francisco)

- Bradley Roby (Denver)


- Teddy Bridgewater (Minnesota)

An all access pass to the 2014 NFL Draft in New York City.

























































DeForest Buckner and Joshua Garnett join a list that includes the likes of Patrick Willis, Joe Staley and Jerry Rice.

2016 - DL DeForest Buckner - 7th overall

2016 - G Joshua Garnett - 28th overall

2015 - DL Arik Armstead - 17th overall

2014 - DB Jimmie Ward - 30th overall

2013 - S Eric Reid - 18th overall

2012 - WR A.J. Jenkins - 30th overall

2011 - LB Aldon Smith - 7th overall

2010 -- OT Anthony Davis -- 11th overall

2010 - LG Mike Iupati - 17th overall

2009 - WR Michael Crabtree - 10th overall

2008 - DT Kentwan Balmer - 29th overall

2007 -- LB Patrick Willis -- 11th overall

2007 -- OT Joe Staley -- 28th overall

2006 -- TE Vernon Davis -- 6th overall

2006 -- LB Manny Lawson -- 22nd overall

2005 -- QB Alex Smith -- 1st overall

2004 -- WR Rashaun Woods -- 31st overall

2003 -- OT Kwame Harris -- 26th overall

2002 -- CB Mike Rumph -- 27th overall

2001 -- DE Andre Carter -- 7th overall

2000 -- LB Julian Peterson -- 16th overall

2000 -- CB Ahmed Plummer -- 24th

1999 -- DT Reggie McGrew -- 24th overall

1998 -- CB R.W. McQuarters -- 28th overall

1997 -- QB Jim Druckenmiller -- 26th overall

1995 -- WR J.J. Stokes -- 10th overall

1994 -- DT Bryant Young -- 7th overall

1994 -- FB William Floyd -- 28th overall

1993 -- DT Dana Stubblefield -- 26th overall

1993 -- LB Todd Kelly -- 27th overall

1992 -- DB Dana Hall -- 18th overall

1991 -- NT Ted Washington -- 25th overall

1990 -- RB Dexter Carter -- 25th overall

1989 -- LB Keith DeLong -- 28th overall

1987 -- OT Harris Barton -- 22nd overall

1987 -- RB Terrence Flagler -- 25th overall

1985 -- WR Jerry Rice -- 16th overall

1984 -- LB Todd Shell (No. 90) -- 24th overall

1981 -- DB Ronnie Lott -- 8th overall

1980 -- RB Earl Cooper -- 13th overall

1980 -- DE Jim Stuckey -- 20th overall
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has made a tradition out of hugging drafted players on stage at Radio City Music Hall. Here are some of the most memorable hugs from the last few years.

Michael Brockers hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the St. Louis Rams during the 2012 NFL Draft.

University of Alabama offensive lineman D.J. Fluker hugs Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the San Diego Chargers during the 2013 NFL Draft.

Florida offensive lineman Mike Pouncey hugs NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after he was selected as the 15th overall pick by the Miami Dolphins in 2011.

Patrick Peterson, cornerback from LSU and drafted with the 5th pick by Arizona Cardinals, giving NFL commissioner Roger Goodell a hug.

Randall Cobb is hugged by Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Green Bay Packers during the 2011 NFL Draft.

Robert Griffin III hugs Commissioner Roger Goodell on the stage after being selected during the 2012 NFL Draft.

Texas A&M quarterback Ryan Tannehill hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the eighth pick overall by the Miami Dolphins in the first round of the NFL Draft in 2012.

Matt Kalil hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected fouth overall by the Minnesota Vikings during the 2012 NFL Draft.

Robert Griffin III hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected second overall by the Washington Redskins during the 2012 NFL Draft.

Mark Barron hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 2012 NFL Draft.

Dontari Poe hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Kansas City Chiefs during the 2012 NFL Draft.

Michael Floyd hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Arizona Cardinals during the 2012 NFL Draft.

Quinton Coples hugs commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the New York Jets during the 2012 NFL Draft.

Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck hugging NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after he was selected in 2012 as the first pick overall by the Indianapolis Colts.

Stephon Gilmore hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Buffalo Bills during the 2012 NFL Draft.

Fletcher Cox hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Philadelphia Eagles during the 2012 NFL Draft.

Dre Kirkpatrick hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Cincinnati Bengals during the 2012 NFL Draft.

Georgia Tech wide receiver Stephen Hill hugs Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the New York Jets during the 2012 NFL Draft.

Stanford tight end Coby Fleener hugs Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Indianapolis Colts during the 2012 NFL Draft.

Matt Kalil hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Minnesota Vikings in 2012.

Kendall Wright hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Tennessee Titans in 2012.

Trent Richardson hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Cleveland Browns in 2012.

Shea McClellin hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Chicago Bears in 2012.

Dont'a Hightower hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the New England Patriots in 2012.

Justin Blackmon hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2012.

Florida State University corner back Xavier Rhodes embraces NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected #25 by the Minnesota Vikings in 2013.

Brigham Young University defensive end Ziggy Ansah hugs Commissioner Roger Goodell in 2013.

Florida State University quarterback E.J. Manuel hugs Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Buffalo Bills in 2013.

University of North Carolina guard Jonathan Cooper hugs Commissioner Roger Goodell in 2013.

University of Missouri defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson hugs Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the New York Jets in 2013.

West Virginia University wide receiver Tavon Austin embraces Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the St. Louis Rams in 2013.

Texas A&M University offensive lineman Luke Joeckel hugs Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected second overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2013.

University of Texas defensive back Kenny Vaccaro hugs Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the New Orleans Saints in 2013.

University of Oklahoma offensive tackle Lane Johnson hugs Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2013.

Rueben Randle hugs Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the New York Giants in 2012.

University of Alabama player Courtney Upshaw hugs Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Baltimore Ravens in 2012.

University of Missouri defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson embraces NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being drafted #13 by the New York Jets in 2013.

University of Florida defensive lineman Sharrif Floyd hugs Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Minnesota Vikings in 2013.

West Virginia University quarterback Geno Smith is hugged by Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the New York Jets in 2013.

Florida State University quarterback E.J. Manuel embraces NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being drafted #16 by the Buffalo Bills in 2013.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell hugs former New England Patriots offensive guard Joe Andruzzi in 2013.

University of Central Michigan offensive tackle Eric Fisher embraces NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being drafted number one by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2013.

Louisiana State University defensive back Eric Reid hugs Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the San Francisco 49ers in 2013.
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