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Here are your top 49ers storylines for Thursday, May 2nd.
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Malik Mustapha Goes From 49ers Fan to 49ers Draftee | Off the Field
Since childhood, Wake Forest safety Malik Mustapha was a fan of the San Francisco 49ers. In the 2024 NFL Draft, the 49ers were a fan of Mustapha.
Growing up in Charlotte, North Carolina, Mustapha was uniquely surrounded by Dallas Cowboys fans in his family. However, because he wanted to stand out, Mustapha chose a different path and decided to become a 49ers fan. His love for San Francisco was fueled by playing as a member of the 49ers in Madden. Through playing the video game, he pinpointed his favorite NFL player, former 49ers running back Frank Gore.
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Power Rankings: 49ers Remain Top NFC Team Following the 2024 NFL Draft
The post-draft sentiment surrounding the San Francisco 49ers is overwhelmingly high with the team only continuing to infuse itself with more youth and talent over draft weekend. The red and gold made its return to the first round of the NFL draft and added wide receiver Ricky Pearsall with the 31st-overall pick. Three trades and seven more selections were made over the last six rounds that addressed needs at offensive line and corner while also adding speed and versatility to the wide receiver and running back units.
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Draft Grades Are In! Experts Weigh in on 49ers Eight Draft Picks
Hundreds of top-ranked college prospects had their dreams realized this past weekend during the 2024 NFL Draft. Over the course of the three-day event, all 32 clubs handpicked the players they hope will strengthen their organizations in the seasons to come. The San Francisco 49ers brokered three deals during the draft and closed out the selection process with eight total picks. In their return to the first round of the draft, the 49ers took wide receiver Ricky Pearsall out of the University of Florida. Six of San Francisco's draft picks came in Rounds 1 through 4 with their final two picks coming at No. 215 (Round 6) and No. 251 (Round 7).
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5 Things to Know: Ricky Pearsall
In the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers selected Ricky Pearsall from the University of Florida 31st overall.
"This is a legendary program," Pearsall said after being drafted. "I just appreciate the entire organization for taking a chance on me and I'm going to prove them right. I'm looking forward to getting the work in and showing everybody."
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Look back at some of the best photos of 49ers alumni attending games throughout the 2023 season.
Jerry Rice
Alex Smith, Joe Staley
49ers Alumni, Dwight Clark's Niece Meredith Matsumoto
Patrick Willis
Tim Hanshaw
Jerry Rice, Joe Montana
Reggie Smith, C.J. Spillman, Ronnie Heard, Anthony Dixon, Curtis Taylor
Hannibal Navies
Bryant Young, Guy Mcintyre, Frank Gore
Steve Young, Charles Haley
49ers Alumni, Dr. Harry Edwards
49ers Alumni
Ricky Watters, Merton Hanks, Bryant Young
Jerry Rice
49ers 2023 Alumni Legacy Project
Vernon Davis
Anthony Dixon
49ers Faithful, Frank Gore
49ers Alumni
JJ Stokes
49ers Alumnus Frank Gore, Alex Smith
Jerry Rice, Joe Montana
Steve DeBarg
49ers Alumnus C.J. Spillman
Bryant Young
Alumnus Alex Smith
Vice President and Senior Advisor to the General Manager Keena Turner, Dennis Brown
Roger Craig, Jerry Rice
Dana McLemore
Alex Smith
Jimmy Webb, Patrick Willis
Anthony Adams
Ricky Churchman, Dan Bunz
Ronnie Heard, Curtis Taylor, C.J. Spillman, Reggie Smith, Anthony Dixon
Ricky Watters, Patrick Willis
Ron Ferrari
Dennis Brown, Jesse Sapolu
Look back at some of the best San Francisco 49ers photos from Terrell Lloyd throughout the 2023 season.
Head Coach Kyle Shanahan
LB Fred Warner
WR Deebo Samuel, T Trent Williams
CB Charvarius Ward
FB Kyle Juszczyk, QB Brock Purdy
WR Brandon Aiyuk
RB Christian McCaffrey
T Trent Williams
TE George Kittle
LB Fred Warner
S George Odum
DL Javon Hargrave, DL Nick Bosa
WR Deebo Samuel
CB Charvarius Ward
S Talanoa Hufanga
49ers Faithful
LB Fred Warner
RB Christian McCaffrey
LB Fred Warner
LS Taybor Pepper
RB Christian McCaffrey
2023 San Francisco 49ers
WR Deebo Samuel, WR Brandon Aiyuk
TE George Kittle
LB Fred Warner
LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles
DL Nick Bosa
WR Brandon Aiyuk
T Trent Williams
TE George Kittle
OL Spencer Burford
LB Fred Warner
