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Geoff Schwartz criticizes 49ers for lack of impact players after draft struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:49 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Geoff Schwartz criticizes 49ers for lack of impact players after draft struggles

Summary

Former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz has criticized the San Francisco 49ers for their recent draft performance. Speaking on 'First Things First', he emphasized the absence of impactful players on the current roster and pointed to poor first-round picks over the last four years. The 49ers finished the 2025 season with a 12-5 record, securing third place in the NFC West but were eliminated in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Schwartz highlighted injuries and underwhelming contributions from players like Ricky Pearsall and Mykel Williams as key concerns for the team.

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•Geoff Schwartz questions 49ers' drafting strategy and player impact.
•San Francisco finished the 2025 season with a 12-5 record.
•The team was eliminated in the Divisional Round of the playoffs.
•Pearsall and Williams have not made expected contributions.
•Injuries have compounded the team's challenges.

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11:49 PMYahoo Sports — ‘No impact players’: NFL expert delivers scathing verdict on 49ers’ roster after drafting mistakes

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San Francisco 49ers have come under scrutiny from former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz, who criticised the team’s drafting strategy and questioned the lack of impact players on the current roster. The 49ers finished the 2025 regular season with a 12-5 record, placing third in the NFC West.
— Yahoo Sports

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