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San Francisco 49ers
Draft Needs
| Priority | Position | Level | Target Round | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WR | CRITICAL | Round 1 | Lost Brandon Aiyuk (likely released, linked to WAS); Jauan Jennings is a free agent; Ricky Pearsall has struggled with injuries; signed Mike Evans ($60.4M) but need at least two more WRs to fill gaps |
| 2 | EDGE | HIGH | Round 2 | Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams both suffered ACL tears; team generated only 20 sacks — a league-low; acquired Osa Odighizuwa (DT from DAL) but EDGE depth is still critical |
| 3 | OG | HIGH | Round 2 | Interior offensive line needs upgrading at guard; Trent Williams cap situation is unresolved at $39M; guard positions need young talent as team navigates Williams' future |
| 4 | S | HIGH | Round 3 | Safety depth is a need after losing Charvarius Ward; back-end help is required to fill the void in the defensive secondary and support a rebuilt pass rush |
| 5 | CB | HIGH | Round 2 | Lost Charvarius Ward; cornerback depth is thin; acquiring Osa Odighizuwa addressed DT but CB remains a need; need a starting-caliber corner to pair with remaining starters |
| 6 | DT | MEDIUM | Round 4 | Traded a Day 2 pick to acquire Osa Odighizuwa from Dallas, addressing the biggest DT need; depth behind Odighizuwa is still needed with multiple DTs previously listed as high-priority |
Draft Strategy
Balanced Approach
This team takes a balanced approach, weighing both player value and team needs. They will take the best player available when the value is clear, but will also factor in positional need when players are similarly rated.
Team Info
San Francisco
City
49ers
Nickname
NFC
Conference
West
Division
2026 Draft Picks
6
Total Picks
1
Round 1
2
Top 3 Rounds
3
Compensatory
| Round | Pick | Overall | Type | Original Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rd 1 | 27 | #27 | OWN | - |
| Rd 2 | 58 | #58 | OWN | - |
| Rd 4 | 127 | #127 | OWN | - |
| Rd 4 | 133 | #133 | COMP | - |
| Rd 4 | 138 | #138 | COMP | - |
| Rd 4 | 139 | #139 | COMP | - |
Needs Summary
1
WR
CRITICAL
2
EDGE
HIGH
3
OG
HIGH
4
S
HIGH
5
CB
HIGH
6
DT
MEDIUM
2026 Offseason Moves
+ Additions
Brett Toth
OG
FREE AGENCY
from PHI
1-year deal; competing for left guard position
Eddy Pineiro
K
FREE AGENCY
from SF
$4.2M/yr
4yr
Jake Tonges
TE
FREE AGENCY
from SF
$4.0M/yr
2yr
Mike Evans
WR
FREE AGENCY
from TB
$20.1M/yr
3yr
Osa Odighizuwa
DT
TRADE
from DAL
Acquired from Dallas Cowboys for a 2026 3rd-round pick; 27-year-old with 17 career sacks
Vederian Lowe
OT
FREE AGENCY
from NE
$6.0M/yr
2yr
− Losses
Aaron Banks
OG
FREE AGENCY
to GB
Signed with Green Bay Packers
Brandon Aiyuk
WR
RELEASE
Expected post-June 1 release; coming off serious knee injury; saves ~$8M in 2026 cap space
Charvarius Ward
CB
FREE AGENCY
Departed as unrestricted free agent
Dre Greenlaw
LB
FREE AGENCY
to DEN
Signed with Denver Broncos
Jauan Jennings
WR
FREE AGENCY
Priced out of 49ers range; departed as unrestricted free agent
Jordan Elliott
DT
FREE AGENCY
to TEN
$4.0M/yr
2yr
Kendrick Bourne
WR
FREE AGENCY
to ARI
$6.0M/yr
2yr
Talanoa Hufanga
S
FREE AGENCY
to DEN
Signed with Denver Broncos