Hindsight is 20/20, especially when it comes to the NFL Draft. Now that the dust has settled on the 2025 draft, it's time to play the ultimate armchair quarterback game: which picks should the San Francisco 49ers have made differently?

Let's be honest—draft analysis is easy when you already know how players turn out. But a week removed from the action, we can still have some fun imagining what could have been. The only rule? No trades allowed. You're the GM, so make your picks count.

My first swap would be replacing running back Kaelon Black with Boston College offensive tackle Jude Bowry. Why? Bowry was a preseason first-round candidate whose athleticism and raw talent are too good to pass up. He could compete for a starting role this year and eventually become Trent Williams' long-term successor—a move that protects the franchise's future.

Next, I'd take Arizona State cornerback Keith Abney and Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson instead of Carver Willis and Ephesians Prysock. Both Abney and Johnson were fifth-round values who can make an immediate impact in the secondary and backfield, respectively.

Finally, in the fifth round, I'd swap Jaden Dugger for Penn State safety Zakee Wheatley. Wheatley has a clearer path to earning playing time and brings immediate special teams value—a smart, versatile addition that doesn't sacrifice depth.

By making these adjustments, I'm shoring up the offensive line, secondary, and special teams without reaching. So, what would you change? Let the debate begin.