9. Mike McGlinchey, OT, Notre Dame (San Francisco 49ers)
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The San Francisco 49ers opted to go the “safe and smart” route, taking a high-floor, low-risk prospect like Mike McGlinchey to shore up their offensive line.
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After the 49ers traded away tackle Trent Brown, head coach Kyle Shanahan named him the starting right tackle to begin the regular season, opposite starting left tackle Joe Staley. As a rookie, he started in all 16 games for the 49ers, before suffering an injury-plagued sophomore season in 2019.
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