49ers Day 3 draft: C.J. West ‘just abuses centers;’ receiver Watkins, rusher James added

SANTA CLARA — Day 1 brought a defensive end. Day 2, three more defenders. Day 3 opened Saturday with … the drafting of another reinforcement to the 49ers’ once-gutted defense.

Defensive tackle C.J. West was taken with the 113th pick — 11 spots into Saturday’s fourth round.

The only other draft in 49ers’ history when their first five picks brought only defensive players: 1981, when rookie defensive backs Ronnie Lott, Eric Wright and Carlton Williamson helped key their first Super Bowl-winning season.