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The first major draft event on the 2025 NFL calendar has come and gone with the Senior Bowl. Among the players who helped themselves the most and got into the conversation to become first-round draft picks are North Dakota State offensive lineman Grey Zabel and Toledo defensive lineman Darius Alexander. The 49ers’ major needs are on the offensive and defensive lines, which is why NBC Sports Bay Area had Texas A&M defensive lineman Shemar Stewart slotted to San Francisco in January's Mock Draft 1.0. But in the latest edition, the 49ers might feel tempted to go a different route with the No. 11 overall draft pick. Coach Kyle Shanahan likes unique offensive skill players to create mismatches, and that’s the way we currently envision the 49ers going with their top selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. Here is our Mock Draft Version 2.0: