The San Francisco 49ers' 2025 draft class has sparked plenty of debate among analysts and fans alike. While it's easy to get caught up in where a player was selected versus where pundits predicted they'd go, the real question is: which pick left you feeling the most underwhelmed?

Let's be honest—none of us truly know how these prospects will develop. Even the experts get it wrong. The San Francisco Chronicle's Eric Branch recently shared an intriguing tidbit: one current NFL general manager suggested that wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling, taken by the 49ers, likely would have been picked in the "mid-40s." The GM even noted that San Francisco might have been able to trade back one more time, but added that Stribling probably wouldn't have lasted until pick No. 58. "So if he was their guy, I don't think it was too high," the GM said.

But that's just one opinion. What matters is how these players perform on the field. So, independent of draft position, which selection made you scratch your head the most?

For me, it's Carver Willis. When you study a prospect, the goal is to see what the team saw. In Willis's case, I focused on plays where a tight end lined up next to him—since the 49ers view him as an interior lineman, those reps offered a glimpse into how he'd handle life inside. And what I saw was concerning.

Maybe it's because he faced Ohio State, but there were plays seared into my memory where Willis—a sixth-year senior—was either forklifted by a freshman or easily moved by underclassmen. Yes, you read that right: a veteran college lineman struggling with teenagers at the point of attack. To be fair, those aren't ordinary teenagers; they're future NFL players if they're Buckeyes. But there were too many instances where Willis was exposed in 1-on-1 situations, and his lack of length proved costly. Once defenders got into his chest, it was over.

Now, Willis moves exceptionally well. He pulled from left tackle to the opposite side of the formation to block a cornerback on one play. He redirects easily and shows awareness when uncovered in pass protection. But if the 49ers are hoping he becomes Jake Brendel's replacement or a future starter, those flashes of athleticism need to be paired with consistent power at the line of scrimmage. Otherwise, this pick could leave fans wondering what might have been.