The San Francisco 49ers were one of the worst teams in the league during the 2018 season, which ended with the team landing the No. 2 overall pick and a trip to Mobile, Alabama to coach the Senior Bowl.Fast forward a year and the team is preparing for Super Bowl LIV, which is their first appearance since 2012. How did the change occur so quickly AJ Jackson Jersey ? The franchise empowered a brilliant young coach and built their roster through the NFL Draft.Of the 53 players on the roster, 39.6 percent (21) were added via the NFL Draft. An additional 15.1 percent (8) were added as undrafted free agents. More than half of their roster was constructed through the evaluation work of the front office and scouting department. The remaining 45.3 percent was addre sed between free agency and trades.Offensive tackle , tight end , and defensive tackle are some of the team's notable draft choices. While their contributions have been invaluable, the production provided by the current rookie cla s has made all the difference.Defensive end was added with the No. 2 overall selection in the 2019 NFL Draft. His stats (9 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries, and an interception) are actually le s impre sive than his play. He forced teams to game plan against him, which created opportunities for his teammates. The defensive line pulled their chairs up to an all-you-can-eat buffet and feasted en route to 48 sacks during the regular NFL Los Angeles Rams Jersey season, which was fifth-most acro s the league. Wide receiver , a second-round pick, had 57 receptions for 802 yards and three touchdowns in addition to 159 rushing yards this season. His hustle to block on the edge for running back in the NFC Championship was unselfish and important. With nine minutes remaining in the first half, up 10-0, Mostert scored a touchdown from the 9-yard line to make a statement. Deebo bullies a defender and paves the way for 's 2nd TD! San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) San Francisco is a predominantly run-based team but three of their four leading receivers were added through the draft or as an undrafted free agent. The 49ers were receiving big contributions from rookies taken Los Angeles Rams Women Jersey on Day 3 as well. Linebacker , a fifth-round pick, was the team's second-leading tackler.Offensive tackle , a sixth-round pick, stepped in when Staley and were battling injuries. , a fourth-round Darrell Henderson Jr. Jersey pick, was the team's starting punter. , first-round picks have only a 53-percent succe s rate. Odds diminish drastically as each round pa ses. For Lynch to find three contributors at that stage in the draft is impre sive. The list of draft hits goes on and on: defensive end , linebacker , safety , etc.. The NFC club would not be where they are without key additions such as quarterback , defensive end , wide receiver , cornerback , Mostert and others as well.If defense really does win championships, then San Francisco is in good shape. They spent the ninth most on that side of the ball in 2019, . Only the spent more on their defensive line.There is no foolproof plan for a team to reach the Super Bowl. The were able to ride a backup quarterback JuJu Hughes Jersey to victory. , , , and have certainly had their share of Super Bowl wins as well. There are some similarities between the and 49ers but also some stark differences. Both teams have invested in their defensive lines. Kansas City has invested more into their offense and should widen the gap soon with a new contract for quarterback . Comparatively, San Francisco spent more on their defense.If San Francisco is able to pull off the victory, they will need help from their rookie draft choices yet again.