The 49ers walked away from the 2025 NFL Draft with 11 new players, and there’s already buzz about how much of an impact this class could make, especially on defense. But what’s even more interesting is how San Francisco went about making their picks.

The San Francisco 49ers are excited to have Robert Saleh as their defensive coordinator once again. Saleh is a defensive genius who worked wonders in San Francisco during his last tenure with the team. The 49ers gave Saleh plenty of toys to play with during the 2025 NFL Draft. It will be exciting to see what he does with the defense this fall.

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh discussed his return to the Bay Area and the new perspective he's gained after serving three-plus se