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The 49ers selected one of the most athletic defensive tackles in the draft with the 107th pick
The San Francisco 49ers selected Oklahoma defensive tackle Gracen Halton with the 107th pick in the NFL Draft. He’s on the smaller side at 6’2 5/8″ and 293 pounds. But he had some of the best athletic testing in the class. Halton’s 40-time was in the 95th percentile. His jumps were also in the 90th […]
49ers Day 3 NFL Draft thread: What positions can we expect today?
The San Francisco 49ers have shown they are not operating on the same draft boards as the public. Between De’Zhaun Stribling and Kaelon Black, the Niners do not care about perceived reaches. If they’re willing to draft players a round or two too high on Day 2, then all bets are off on Day 3. […]
There will be no fifth-year option on a 2026 pick, but the 49ers haven’t used it much in the past
The San Francisco 49ers’ trading out of the first round on Thursday means they would not have a first-round selection. Starting with their second round selection of De’Zhaun Stribling, the 49ers will not have any players to exercise a fifth-year option. Something exclusive to first-round picks. If this is a criticism of something lost or […]
De’Zhaun Stribling didn’t meet with Kyle Shanahan or John Lynch prior to being drafted
San Francisco 49ers 2026 second-round pick De’Zhaun Stribling is a reminder not to take stock in which prospects meet with the team prior to the draft. Stribling answered questions from the media after his selection and noted there wasn’t much in terms of back and forth with the 49ers, just “a little communication”. That little […]
49ers fans have mixed feelings on trade down for De’Zhaun Stribling
It’s fair to say that the 49ers’ selection of De’Zhaun Stribling with their top selection in the 2026 NFL Draft has divided fans. San Francisco moved down twice, ultimately going from 27 to 33 before taking Stribling, an enticing height-weight-speed prospect who brings substantial YAC upside to the passing game. Trading down and gaining more […]
49ers News: De’Zhaun, Romello, and Kaelon… welcome to the bay!
49ers take Ole Miss WR De’Zhaun Stribling with No. 33 pick in 2026 NFL Draft (paywall) “Ted Nguyen’s analysis: De’Zhaun Stribling is a perfect fit for Kyle Shanahan. There were rumors the 49ers wanted to keep trading down, and now, we see why. Stribling is a bit of a reach, but it’s clear to see what […]
Did the 49ers reach for RB Kaelon Black at No. 90?
The San Francisco 49ers sure love their third-round running backs. In a huge surprise, the 49ers took Indiana Hoosiers running back Kaelon Black at No. 90 overall, becoming the third team to take a running back in the 2026 NFL Draft. The running backs took a while to come off the board this year. After […]
Why the 49ers drafted a running back in the 3rd round again
The San Francisco 49ers selected Kaelon Black in the third round with the 90th overall pick. He was 179th on Dane Brugler’s board. Black was 197th on the consensus big board. He was 187th on PFF’s big board. The 49ers reaching for a running back in the 3rd round? We’ve seen this movie before. Black […]
Osa Odighizuwa trade results: 49ers pick used by the Cowboys in 2026 NFL Draft
The 2026 NFL Draft is here, and the San Francisco 49ers had six draft picks at their disposal, far different than the 11 they had last offseason. Heading into the offseason, the 49ers were originally slated to have seven draft picks, but they traded their own third-round pick for Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa […]
The 49ers select EDGE rusher Romello Height with the 70th pick in the NFL Draft
The San Francisco 49ers found their edge rusher in the draft. The team took Texas Tech’s Romello Height. He’s 6’3″, 239 pounds. The arm length of 32 1/4 is in the 12th percentile. He’s small, but he’s fast, like, really fast. Height’s speed popped when you watched the Red Raiders. He ran a 4.64 4 […]
Breaking down the 49ers taking Romello Height at No. 70
After not making a single trade in the 2025 NFL Draft and sticking with all 11 of their draft picks, the San Francisco 49ers traded back for a third time on Friday night, moving from No. 58 to No. 70, where they selected Texas Tech edge rusher Romello Height. San Francisco moved down with the […]
The 49ers trade out of their 2nd second round pick
Well, the San Francisco 49ers decided one pick in the first two rounds was enough. After taking Ole Miss wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling with the No. 33 pick, the San Francisco 49ers have traded out of the No. 58 pick with the Cleveland Browns, moving back 12 spots to the No. 70 overall pick. In […]
Evaluating the 49ers decision at No. 33: Did they make the right pick with WR De’Zhaun Stribling?
After a full day of waiting and another with speculation of a third trade back, the San Francisco 49ers finally made a selection, taking Ole Miss wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling with the No. 33 pick in the draft. Stribling, who stands 6’2, 207 pounds, seems like a great fit on paper for the Kyle Shanahan […]
The 49ers picked up another fifth-round pick after trading Dee Winters to Jerry’s World
The San Francisco 49ers agreed to trade linebacker Dee Winters to the Dallas Cowboys, per Ian Rapport. Winters is the odd man out after the Niners signed Dre Greenlaw in free agency. Winters played well in his role last season for the Niners, especially with all of the moving parts. However, Winters is entering the […]
Niners Draft Reacts Survey: How would you grade the trade down for De’Zhaun Stribling?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in 49ers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The San Francisco 49ers selected Ole Miss wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling with the 33rd overall pick […]
The 49ers select WR De’Zhaun Stribling with the 33rd pick of the NFL Draft
The San Francisco 49ers have been linked to every wide receiver known to man in this draft cycle. Despite adding Mike Evans and Christian Kirk in free agency, the long-term solution at the position is in question. That’s why with the 33rd pick in the NFL Draft, the Niners selected wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling. National […]
49ers Round 2 NFL Draft thread: We’ll see at least two picks in this round. Maybe. Probably.
The San Francisco 49ers are on the clock to begin Day 2 of the NFL Draft. However, we may have to wait a bit longer if the 49ers move back once more. The team is reportedly open to trading out of No. 33. We went over a few trade packages the Niners should accept if […]
5 best fits for the 49ers at No. 33
The San Francisco 49ers hold all the cards to open the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft after trading back to No. 33 last night. With the first pick of the second round, teams are surely checking in to see if the 49ers would be willing to trade down, and that seems like a […]
3 trade packages for the 49ers to trade back from No. 33
Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft is upon us, and the San Francisco 49ers are in the driver’s seat at No. 33 after trading back twice in the first round. Heading into the draft, there were rumblings that the 49ers were looking to trade back, and that was confirmed on Thursday night, as general […]
6 player comps at wide receiver for the 49ers on Day 2 of the NFL Draft
The San Francisco 49ers are either cooler on the top wide receiver prospects than many thought, or recognized that Day 2 of the NFL Draft is where the sweet spot is. Free agent investments also allow the team to be patient when it comes to selecting a wideout. There are about a dozen players who […]
49ers “very open” to moving back from 33 for more picks per report
Fans may have to wait a bit longer in the second round to see a San Francisco 49ers selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. Per Jordan Schultz, the 49ers are considered “very open” to moving back and acquiring more picks from 33. This is in line with 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan’s comments on Monday […]
Osa Odighizuwa’s contract adjustment gives the 49ers the fourth-most cap space in the NFL
Per Spotrac, the San Francisco 49ers converted $14.5 million of Osa Odighizuwa’s salary into a signing bonus. This move helps create $11.6 million in cap space. Per Over the Cap, the number is $2.9 million annually stretched out through 2030, with the final two years being void years. Over the Cap now has the 49ers […]
3 players the 49ers need to walk away with on Day 2 of the NFL Draft
The San Francisco 49ers were busy on day one of the NFL draft, but not selecting players. John Lynch and the 49ers front office worked the phones and traded back, not once, but twice, with the second trade allowing the Jets to gain the 30th pick and select wide receiver Omar Cooper, Jr. Now, the […]
Mock draft projections on Day 2: Will the 49ers draft for need or BPA today?
The San Francisco 49ers have three selections on Friday of the NFL Draft. They own picks No. 33, 58, and 90. It makes for a fun night, as the team could move up and down the draft, depending on who falls. Let’s take a look at some mock drafts to see which prospects are being […]
Recent history says the 49ers may get offers to trade out of No. 33
The San Francisco 49ers traded twice, but that doesn’t mean they’re done making deals. General manager John Lynch said, “I think the cool thing about the 33rd pick, it puts you in a really nice, we can kind of reconvene, reset our board, reset our thoughts, and I think it’s also a coveted pick as […]
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