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Which 49ers players made this draft bust list from the past 50 years?
TL;DR
The San Francisco 49ers had two players named as draft busts in the past 50 years: Trey Lance and Solomon Thomas. Both players were high picks that did not meet expectations.
Key points
- San Francisco 49ers had ups and downs over the past 50 years
- Two players named as draft busts: Trey Lance and Solomon Thomas
- Trey Lance was the 3rd overall pick in 2021
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The San Francisco 49ers have had their ups and downs throughout the past half-century, from Super Bowls in the '80s and '90s to devastating playoff losses or stretches without postseason football.
The NFL draft has presented the same sort of ups and downs for the franchise over that time. But, luckily, San Francisco has avoided some serious pitfalls that could tank teams' futures.
USA Today's Nate Davis went through the past 50 drafts to find the biggest busts in NFL history — players and deals that were either way too expensive or didn't pan out, or both. Only two 49ers players landed on the list, though: Trey Lance and Solomon Thomas.
No. 4: QB Trey Lance, 3rd overall in 2021
San Francisco surrendered four picks, three of them first-rounders, to get into position for a guy who was basically a one-year starter at North Dakota State. In fairness to Lance, then-incumbent QB Jimmy Garoppolo, subsequent injuries and a shoddy development plan that HC Kyle Shanahan largely blamed himself for derailed Lance before he had a legitimate chance to prove himself in Silicon Valley. But the Niners saw enough to pull the plug after two years, opting to give the reins to 2022 seventh-rounder Brock Purdy and sending Lance to Dallas for a Round 4 pick. (Lance has been a backup with the Chargers since last year.) But just imagine if the 49ers had taken Ja'Marr Chase, , Patrick Surtain or instead of Lance … who maybe eventually blossoms elsewhere, little good as that will do San Fran.
Q&A
Who are the 49ers draft busts from the last 50 years?
The 49ers draft busts identified are Trey Lance and Solomon Thomas.
What draft positions did Trey Lance and Solomon Thomas hold?
Trey Lance was the 3rd overall pick in 2021, while Solomon Thomas was also a high draft selection.
What criteria were used to determine the NFL draft busts?
The criteria included players who were either too expensive or did not perform as expected after being drafted.
