Grading the 49ers rookies: One clear hit in a good class that could get better
The San Francisco 49ers, 6-1 at their Week 8 bye, owe a significant part of their early success to a handful of unheralded mid-round picks who have largely impressed.
The San Francisco 49ers' 2026 draft class has yielded one standout rookie: defensive lineman Romello Height. The 25-year-old, taken 70th overall, has proven himself capable of contributing immediately to a 6-1 team. In pressure rate and pass rush win rate, Height leads the defensive line, despite playing fewer than 30% of his snaps as a run defender.
He has even adapted to playing through a broken hand. While his total stats are modest, Height's adaptability and role as a reliable rotation option have made him a standout in a draft class without standout talent.
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