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2 options at wide receiver for the 49ers in each round of the NFL Draft
The San Francisco 49ers have already upgraded their wide receiver room this offseason, and done so dramatically. Mike Evans gives the 49ers a red zone threat they’ve never had at the position under Kyle Shanahan. And despite any conflicting opinions on Evans, 19 miles per hour would have been a team-high at wide receiver last […]
Why a possible trade up for the 49ers in the NFL draft shouldn’t include any 2027 picks
The NFL draft presents many opportunities for franchises. The consensus big board rarely shakes out that way on draft day, players slide down the board, and trade-up opportunities present themselves. Making a move to trade up early is a bad process (Hello, 49ers front office). Playing the board and waiting for the right moment to […]
Who will be the 49ers next first-time Pro Bowler?
We’re in the thick of NFL Draft season. When you read write-ups about the prospects, you can’t help but laugh at every other player getting the “future Pro Bowler” tag or something along those lines. History should be taken into account when you’re placing lofty expectations on these prospects. Roughly 14 players, on average, made […]
49ers draft: What scouts are saying about the EDGE rushers in the NFL Draft
We discussed what scouts are saying about a handful of wide receivers the San Francisco 49ers might be interested in. Now, we turn the page to the other perceived biggest need and look at what these anonymous scouts are saying about the EDGE rushers in this class, courtesy of Bob McGinn. Before we get into […]
49ers News: Draft crush season is in full swing
Predicting 2026 NFL Draft picks 1-100, starting with Fernando Mendoza (paywall)“27. San Francisco 49ers: Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama The most physically impressive human in this draft class, Proctor (6-7, 352) has rare body control for his size. Physically, he has All-Pro potential. On the field, however, he can be inconsistent in protection and might need […]
49ers could have opportunity to draft potential first-round steal who comes with huge risk
It is widely accepted the 49ers will be selecting a wide receiver in the 2026 NFL Draft as they look to set themselves up for the long term at a key position. San Francisco’s need at wideout is such that they could use a first-round pick on that spot for the second time in three […]
A hypothetical trade has the 49ers moving up in the 1st round
ESPN’s Bill Barnwell came up with hypothetical trades for each team in the first round of the upcoming NFL Draft. Barnwell had the San Francisco 49ers moving up to No. 23 with the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for two of their fourth-rounders. Here’s his explanation: 49ers get: 1-23Eagles get: 1-27, 4-127, 4-133 The 49ers are in a […]
49ers trade rumors: All-Pro defensive tackle requests trade from the Giants
One of the best defensive players in the NFL over the past couple of seasons has requested a trade. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Dexter Lawrence wants out of New York. Lawrence has two seasons left on his contract with the Giants, with cap numbers of $26.9 and $28.9 million in each of the next two […]
What’s an underrated need for the 49ers heading into the NFL Draft?
When it comes to the San Francisco 49ers’ needs heading into the NFL Draft, wide receiver and another pass rusher are at the top of the list. After you’re done deciding which of those positions are more pressing to address, you’ll probably land on one of the spots in the secondary if you haven’t penciled […]
49ers positional group vibe check Power Rankings
The San Francisco 49ers were relatively active with the opening of the new league year, adding players like Mike Evans, Osa Odighizuwa, and Dre Greenlaw, among others. But now the bulk of free agency is over, and the draft is just around the corner. I wouldn’t expect the 49ers to add any player of note […]
49ers News: What a stunning week to extend Trent Williams
49ers met with Wyoming OL Caden Barnett at pro day“Barnett (6-3, 316) spent five seasons at Wyoming, appearing in 47 games for the Cowboys. He primarily played offensive tackle early in his career before transitioning to guard for his final season. The offensive lineman impressed at his pro day, turning in a performance that included […]
Jed York’s lack of involvement may show growth as an owner
The San Francisco 49ers’ owner has changed quite a bit since hiring Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch. During the NFL Annual League Meeting, York made time for the media and mentioned having seen an interview between NBC Sports Bay Area’s Jennifer Lee Chan and 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan. “Why the hell is he [Shanahan] […]
49ers News: Could Kris Kocurek cook with Aur Bernard?
49ers reportedly show interest in Nigerian IPP prospect Uar Bernard “Bernard’s path to football is unconventional. He was discovered playing basketball in Nigeria just three years ago before joining the NFL’s IPP program. Despite having no collegiate football experience, he has quickly generated buzz thanks to his elite athletic profile. The defensive lineman, who measured close […]
49ers Draft Rewind 2023: Dee Winters breaks out of this group…three years later
It’s time to reflect on the San Francisco 49ers’ previous drafts again. Thanks to YouTube poster and 49ers fan Marvin49, we have videos of each draft. We’ll look at every year during the Kyle Shanahan era up to 2025. Today, it’s 2023. Three years later, the 2023 draft class feels incomplete at best and a contributor to the 49ers’ contract woes in […]
NFL.com’s five-round mock has the 49ers waiting on edge — again
Last week, we had a bit of a realistic San Francisco 49ers draft. This week, we have one that makes a lot of sense. Only time will tell if the 49ers lean on logic or natural tendencies. NFL.com’s Chad Reuter put together a five-round mock draft, with trades for this week. The 49ers were not […]
Golden Nuggets: 16 days until 49ers OTAs begin
49ers 2026 offseason program: Full schedule, key dates, and what to expect“First day: April 20. OTA offseason workouts: May 27-29, June 1, June 3-4. Mandatory minicamp: June 9-10.” 49ers met with versatile Oregon offensive lineman ahead of 2026 NFL Draft “Harkey is projected to be a Day 3 selection later this month. He measured 6-foot-5 and […]
NFL mock draft 2026: Doug Farrar explains Trent Williams contract impact on 49ers pick
Earlier today, we had a Q&A with NFL Draft expert Doug Farrar over at SB Nation’s new NFL Feed*. You might have seen it promoted on the NN homepage, but if not, I made sure to get a question in for all of us Niners fans. I’ll drop in the answer below, I’ve also embedded […]
Kyle Shanahan breaks down sneaky hire for 49ers coaching staff
The San Francisco 49ers made a couple of changes this offseason with their coaching staff, primarily due to departures. The biggest loss was defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, who was hired as the Tennessee Titans head coach. Saleh took top defensive assistant Gus Bradley with him. San Francisco responded with a splash, hiring Raheem Morris as […]
NFL execs have ‘conflicting’ thoughts on 49ers offseason
The San Francisco 49ers have been one of the busier teams this offseason, signing eight free agents, while also bringing back a couple of their own free agents. The most notable signing was wide receiver Mike Evans, who left the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after 11 seasons to join the 49ers on a three-year, $42.4 million […]
What is the most ‘ideal’ start for the 49ers in the 2026 NFL Draft?
We are less than three weeks away from the 2026 NFL Draft, where the San Francisco 49ers currently hold the No. 27 pick, which is their first of six picks. This year’s draft discourse has been much different from years past, as it isn’t the strongest quarterback class, nor is it one with many perceived […]
49ers have shown ‘extensive interest’ in top kicker prospect
The San Francisco 49ers are less than a month away from the 2026 NFL Draft, where they currently hold six picks, including four in the fourth round. After a quality offseason so far that included a couple of key signings in free agency and a trade for starting defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa, the 49ers are […]
Christian Kirk says it was a ‘no-brainer’ to sign with the 49ers
Earlier in the week, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said he’s been a “huge fan” of Christian Kirk since he came out of college: “I hated going against him in Arizona. Watching him on film this year, I think he looks like the same guy he’s always looked like. He had a couple […]
Golden Nuggets: What a sublime Friday for the 49ers to extend Trent Williams
Maiocco’s NFL mock draft 4.0: 49ers select Texas A&M edge Cashius Howell “The 49ers were last in the NFL in sacks. The return of Nick Bosa is certain to provide a boost, but the team needs more juice from its other edge rushers. Howell can work his way into the mix as a situational pass rusher.” […]
The best and worst picks by round for the 49ers under John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan
Ten years came and went in a blink. The San Francisco 49ers hired John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan ahead of the 2017 season and tasked the duo with revitalizing the franchise. In that time, the 49ers have appeared in two Super Bowls and four NFC Championship games with nine playoff victories. The duo rebuilt this […]
49ers draft: Is there a player worth trading up for?
A popular talking point, for most teams, is to trade down in the NFL draft and accumulate picks. After all, the more swings you have, the more likely it is that you hit on a prospect. The San Francisco 49ers enter the 2026 NFL Draft with picks in the first and second rounds, as well […]
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