Golden Nuggets: Let's get this draft class on the field

It feels like it's been forever since I've done the Golden Nuggets, given my 10-day vacation and the NFL Draft. Let me just say how absolutely stoked I am for the San Francisco 49ers' draft class. Eric Reid wasn't the safety that I wanted most but I think he'll step right into the starting role and perform admirably.

Then, there are the defensive players that were brought in. If Corey Lemonier can replicate the success of Ahmad Brooks without all of the offside and encroachment penalties, then I'll be incredibly happy with this class. Marcus Lattimore working out would be nice too, ya know.

Anyway, onto the quick links for the day.

49ers' draft evidence pass rush was the problem (Maiocco)

No pressure, rookie: TE McDonald gets Ditka's digits (Branch)

Anthony Davis' older brother to audition at next week's rookie camp (Inman)

49ers draft notes: WR Patton thrived under the bright lights (Barrows)

49ers do not view Tebow as a fit (Maiocco)

Rookies get their numbers, Asomugha will share Dixon's No. 24 (for now) (Inman)

Niners' Foes Have Become More Formidable (NBC Bay Area)

2013 NFL Draft Grades: Jaguars, 49ers, Rams top the class (SI.com)

Meet the Rookies: 2013 Edition (49ers)

Ranking the NFC West by position (Cohn)

How the 49ers' defense matches up against 2013 opponents (Cohn)