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Veteran guard considered a ‘no-brainer’ addition for 49ers in free agency
The San Francisco 49ers had another polarizing draft this offseason, with analysts varying in their evaluation of the team’s draft class. Heading into the draft with only a few needs, the 49ers addressed wide receiver, edge rusher, running back, and defensive tackle with their first four picks, adding needed depth at each position. There was […]
49ers News: The De’Zhaun hype train this summer could be legendary
Did 49ers reach to draft De’Zhaun Stribling? Here’s one NFL GM’s blunt assessment (paywall)“The 49ers made Stribling one of 16 prospects who received a “gold-helmet” designation, which reflects qualities such as leadership, unselfishness, toughness and work ethic. The 49ers saw those traits displayed in his ferocious run blocking — they viewed him as the draft’s best […]
49ers Film Breakdown: 3 passing concepts for De’Zhaun Stribling in his rookie season
While people argue about draft reaches and consensus regarding the San Francisco 49ers draft class, how about some rational analysis about how second-round pick De’Zhaun Stribling can be utilized situationally in Kyle Shanahan’s passing offense? While Stribling is being labeled a Jauan Jennings “replacement,” the comparison is really about body type. The juice Stribling has […]
49ers 53-man roster projection: Post-2026 NFL Draft edition
The 2026 NFL Draft is in the rearview mirror. The San Francisco 49ers could make a change here and there to their roster, but we have a good idea of what the team will look like heading into mini-camp and training camp. Thirteen starters return from the team that made the Divisional playoff round, and […]
49ers HC Kyle Shanahan explains why ‘it’ll be a challenge’ for all 8 draft picks to make the roster
The San Francisco 49ers roster didn’t have many starting spots to fill heading into the NFL Draft. Sure, there were a couple of positions where the team felt like they could upgrade. Addressing any depth concerns was also a priority. But we spent the past couple of months going back and forth between receivers and […]
What anonymous scouts had to say about the 49ers’ draft class
We discussed Bob McGinn and his two decades of polling NFL personnel before the draft. Now that we know who the San Francisco 49ers draft picks are, let’s take a look back at the comments from those scouts to see how they felt about the prospects before they knew where those players would land. De’Zhuan […]
49ers News: Maybe this draft class is growing on me
Hutchinson: 49ers’ draft approach was same old, same old (paywall)“Round 1, Pick 33: De’Zhaun Stribling, WR, Ole Miss: I don’t mind the Stribling pick. A lot of teams had him much higher than consensus boards. I had him as a late second-round pick, but he wouldn’t have been available at 58. I don’t mind it, […]
The 49ers are signing RB Sincere McCormick and a 6th-round safety from the ’24 draft
The San Francisco 49ers announced a pair of signings on Tuesday afternoon. Running back Sincere McCormick and safety Patrick McMorris agreed to one-year deals. McCormick spent time on the 49ers’ practice squad last season. McMorris is a new name, unless you watch college football in the Bay Area. He was selected by the Giants in […]
3 Winners and losers from the 49ers NFL Draft
The San Francisco 49ers haven’t exactly developed a pipeline of talent through the draft recently, leaving the foundation of their team in question in the coming years. Running back is a perfect example. They missed on picks in back-to-back seasons, then pulled the plug and said, “Enough of this, let’s go get an All-Pro.” There’s […]
Have the 49ers given a vote of confidence to Nick Martin in 2026?
Following the NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers have a new look to their linebacker room. Early in free agency, Dre Greenlaw returned to San Francisco to pair back up with Fred Warner. Dee Winters started next to Warner last season and performed admirably before a late-season decline, which was partly due to an injury. […]
49ers free agent WR Jauan Jennings is set to visit the Vikings this week
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that San Francisco 49ers free agent wide receiver Jauan Jennings is set to visit the Minnesota Vikings on Monday and Wednesday. This comes after the Miami Dolphins reportedly had interest in Jennings’ services. The Vikings would be a great fit for Jennings. Minnesota just exercised Jordan Addison’s fifth-year option. Addison had […]
49ers WR De’Zhaun Stribling was ranked higher than Makai Lemon by an NFL team
Long-time NFL and draft evaluator Greg Cossell was a fan of the first pick the San Francisco 49ers made in the draft. Cossell’s bottom line for De’Zhaun Stribling was, “I loved his tape.” More and more draft analysts acknowledge the 49ers reached for players earlier in this draft, but also admitted the team added good […]
The 49ers don’t have many options in the veteran safety market
The San Francisco 49ers did not add a safety during the NFL Draft. During his post-draft presser, general manager John Lynch said: “As for not drafting a safety, there were some guys that came off and, look, this thing’s still going on, we’ve got some free agents and all that. We’ve got a group that […]
Former 49ers WR Jauan Jennings appears to be overpricing his value
It wasn’t a surprise to see former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings not sign during the first wave of free agency. He felt like a player who would sign toward the end of the week, if not over the weekend. Here we are, more than a month and a half since the start […]
49ers News: The 49ers are Sincere about next season
49ers reportedly sign veteran RB Sincere McCormick“McCormick’s only career regular-season production came in 2024 with the Raiders, when he appeared in five games. He totaled 183 rushing yards on 39 carries (4.7 yards per attempt) and added six receptions for 29 yards.” Breaking down 49ers’ undrafted rookies: Intriguing pass rusher, punter with a shot (paywall)“Kamara […]
Evaluating the 49ers Day 3 draft picks: Are the concerns overblown?
There was a lot of discussion this weekend on the San Francisco 49ers and their 2025 draft class, as the organization deviated quite a bit from the consensus draft boards with a couple of selections. Overall, San Francisco ended up being quite busy with the trade market, moving down a couple of times while also […]
The 49ers injected much-needed athleticism onto the roster this draft
We may have jumped the shark when it comes to talking about reaches in the NFL Draft. For the 12th year in a row, the Raiders, Browns, and Giants “won” the draft. Perhaps 2026 is the year those drafts come to fruition in the win column. We shall see. When you watch the San Francisco […]
The NFL was reportedly higher on 49ers’ De’Zhaun Stribling ‘more than the public knows’
The topics surrounding the San Francisco 49ers have been less about the players they selected and more about whether those players would have been available at their next picks. On the one hand, we say the draft is a crapshoot, and you never know what to expect. On the other hand, based on mock drafts, […]
49ers draft grades: A “C” grade is the trend for the 2026 draft class
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Niners fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. We asked for grades, and you delivered. On Saturday, following the 2026 NFL Draft, we asked you to grade the […]
Kyle Shanahan says the 49ers drafted Kaelon Black because ‘You need to have more than one starter’
Many figured the San Francisco 49ers would draft a running back at some point after losing Brian Robinson Jr. in free agency. Christian McCaffrey was the bell cow last season. After leading the NFL in touches in 2023 and 2025, the odds are against McCaffrey to make it through another season fully healthy. The 49ers […]
49ers go d-line in the 1st round of a way too early 2027 mock draft
The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books. We’ll spend the next couple of weeks breaking down the San Francisco 49ers’ selections. Before we do that, let’s look at one last mock draft round-up. This one is for next season. As usual, most projections believed the 49ers would select a replacement for Trent Williams. One […]
49ers News: Excited to learn more about these rookies
Nguyen: NFL Draft’s 10 best scheme fits: Giants, Cowboys, Bucs among teams picking perfect pieces (paywall)“I thought Stribling would be a perfect fit for the 49ers because of his ability to run after the catch, and he’s the best blocking receiver in the draft, both skills that former 49er Jauan Jennings was adept at. Stribling […]
Will any of the 8 undrafted free agents the 49ers signed make the roster?
The San Francisco 49ers announced that they’ve signed eight undrafted free agents: P Jack BouwmeesterTE Khalil DinkinsDT Bryson EasonWR Wesley GrimesDL Mikail KamaraWR Will PaulingS Jalen StromanDL James Thompson Punting competition? Bouwmeester punted for Texas last season. He punted at Utah for the three previous seasons. Bouwmeester averaged 44.5 yards per attempt this past season, […]
Keion White trade results: 49ers pick gets traded multiple times
The San Francisco 49ers had one major move near the trade deadline last season, acquiring Keion White from the New England Patriots for a 2026 sixth-round pick. It was a move made for both the present and the future, as White is under contract for the 2026 season. But it also depleted the 49ers’ draft […]
49ers News: The 2026 rookie class is set
49ers focus on the trenches in Day 3 of draft, pick DL Gracen Halton, OL Carver Willis (paywall)“The 6-foot-5, 303-pounder added that his lone season at Washington introduced him to the “exact same offense” as the 49ers. “It was a more fast-paced, more fun offense, and I think I fit that scheme really well,” Willis […]
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