Kyle Shanahan: 49ers got what they wanted trading out of the first round
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Key Points:
- The 49ers traded down twice in the draft, selecting wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling with the 33rd overall pick, their first selection.
- Coach Kyle Shanahan stated the team achieved its goal by acquiring the player they wanted while adding two extra picks, increasing their total from six to eight.
- Shanahan noted they aimed to get their preferred player to fall to pick 27 but were satisfied to get him at 33 after trading back twice and gaining additional selections.
- The 49ers believe the second through third rounds were the strongest part of the draft, but entered with only one pick in that range due to a prior trade for defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa.
- Shanahan expressed concerns about needing to add more than six players to address current and future roster needs, highlighting the importance of accumulating picks to manage free agency losses.
