Inman: Draft picks fill 49ers’ vast vacancies, including a fresh vibe of ‘Let’s Do It’ excitement

SANTA CLARA – You weren’t the only one cringing at the 49ers’ depth chart and its many holes. Imagine how coach Kyle Shanahan felt the past month. Now consider how thankful he is for an 11-man draft class that is his largest in his nine years, and it’s replete with versatility, size, and speed.

“You come into work, you look at your board, and there are a lot of empty spots,” Shanahan recalled of his torment the past month or two.

It wasn’t until Friday night, once the 49ers started restocking defenders...