NFL Draft is one of the most important in recent years for the San Francisco 49ers. Coming off a disappointing 6-11 season, the Niners hold the 11th overall pick, their highest selection since 2011, and are under pressure to nail a draft in which they are set to hold 10 selections and build on a 2024 class that impressed amid the team's overall struggles.

As I wrote recently, the Niners can look to the example of the NFC's Super Bowl representative, the Philadelphia Eagles, as a shining example of a team rebounding quickly from a disappointing season.

The first Senior Bowl practice is in the books, with NFL hopefuls taking the field Tuesday in Mobile, Alabama, to showcase their skills before a watchful contingent of NFL decision-makers.