While it was positive to see 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy orchestrate a quick 12-play, 61-yard drive for points, San Francisco fans were naturally much more concerned with Puni's exit. Puni did jog off the field under his own power, but 49er fans will anxiously await a more thorough postgame update from San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan.

They did end up taking one, but it wasn't in the first round as presumed. The 49ers drafted Kansas offensive lineman Dominick Puni in the third round with pick No. 86.

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The 49ers' Purdy-to-Kittle connection shined in practice. Plus, rookie Dominick Puni scored a wild tipped-pass TD and Jacob Cowing returned from injury.