You could have a lively argument about the best 49ers draft class of the 21st century.

Maybe its the 2005 class, which included a running back, Frank Gore, whos likely heading to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, as well as quarterback Alex Smith, whose two big plays at the end of a playoff win against the Saints in January 2012 a touchdown run and a touchdown throw are the teams most electrifying in the past 20 years.

Youd also have to consider the 2007 class, which included a pair of first-rounders, linebacker Patrick Willis and tackle Joe Staley, who were voted to a combined 13 Pro Bowls. The 2010 class deserves mention, too, considering it included guard Mike Iupati and linebacker NaVorro Bowman.

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