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• Former 49ers safety urges position change for 4th-round draft pick
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  A former 49ers safety urges San Francisco rookie Ephesians Prysock to switch to safety, arguing his size and traits could unlock playmaking potential.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 11, 2026 at 1:07 PM
• Daniel Jeremiah ranks 49ers draft value last among NFL teams
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  Daniel Jeremiah ranked all 32 NFL draft classes, and the 49ers finished last in value. See why San Francisco landed at No. 32 in the latest analysis NFL report.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 8, 2026 at 4:04 PM
• 49ers sign six of their eight draft picks
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  49ers sign six of eight 2026 draft picks to four-year deals and add seven undrafted rookies, boosting roster depth ahead of training camp. See full details now.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 8, 2026 at 11:58 AM
• 49ers coach shares candid thoughts on two key defensive draft additions
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  49ers DC Raheem Morris discusses Romello Height and Gracen Halton, praising their fit as San Francisco aims to fix its defensive flaws in 2026.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 7, 2026 at 5:35 PM
• 49ers rookie Kaelon Black addresses draft backlash
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  49ers rookie Kaelon Black responds to draft backlash after being labeled a reach. The third-round pick says he's motivated to prove San Francisco right.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 7, 2026 at 10:05 AM
• Will 49ers rookie De'Zhaun Stribling outplay his draft value in 2026?
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  49ers rookie De' Zhaun Stribling could outplay his draft value in 2026 after a surprise second-round pick. Fit in Shanahan's offense; injuries could open snaps.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 7, 2026 at 9:03 AM
• 2026 Draft Aftermath: Is the 49ers' Rejection of the Consensus Draft Board Really a Mistake?
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  Are the 49ers wrong to ignore the consensus draft board? A data-driven look at hits, misses, and why San Francisco's strategy may be smarter than critics think.
  Don Atkinson • Share • May 5, 2026 at 6:56 PM
• Seahawks expected 49ers to target a running back early in the draft
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  49ers draft plans may have forced Seahawks to act early on a RB. Why Seattle feared San Francisco's move and what it reveals about Kaelon Black.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 4, 2026 at 4:22 PM
• 49ers draft debate: A revised judgement on Kaelon Black
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  49ers draft RB Kaelon Black in Round 3 sparked debate. Was it a reach or a smart move? Breaking down the pick, value, and his potential impact.
  Jack Stewart • Share • May 4, 2026 at 12:12 PM
• Why the 49ers didn't trade down again before drafting De'Zhaun Stribling
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  Why the 49ers stopped trading down and drafted De' Zhaun Stribling at No. 33. Inside San Francisco's strategy and rising buzz around the wide receiver.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 4, 2026 at 9:34 AM
• Analyst reveals 49ers' best undrafted free agent fit
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  49ers UDFA Mikail Kamara named best fit by analyst. See why his motor, production, and scheme versatility could earn him a role in San Francisco.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM
• Where the 49ers' 2026 NFL Draft class ranks, per CBS Sports
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  49ers 2026 NFL Draft class ranks near bottom in a CBS Sports review. See Ryan Wilson's grades, top picks, best value, and biggest surprises.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 3, 2026 at 10:27 AM
• 49ers slammed by PFF for reach-heavy 2026 NFL Draft class
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  49ers earn a D from PFF after a reach-heavy 2026 NFL Draft, with 7 of 8 picks labeled reaches and only one steal. See full breakdown.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 1, 2026 at 10:47 AM
• Two 49ers draft picks invited to NFLPA Rookie Premiere
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  Two 49ers rookies, De' Zhaun Stribling and Kaelon Black, earn NFLPA Rookie Premiere invites in LA, boosting early NFL exposure and marketing opportunities.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 30, 2026 at 4:33 PM
• NFL.com ranks 49ers' 2026 draft class shockingly low
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  49ers earn a C- from NFL.com and rank near the bottom of 2026 draft classes. Here's why San Francisco's picks drew criticism and debate.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 30, 2026 at 3:51 PM
• Shanahan: 49ers ranked Kaelon Black as the No. 2 RB on their draft board
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  49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says Kaelon Black was the No. 2 RB on their board, explaining why San Francisco drafted him earlier than expected.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 30, 2026 at 2:48 PM
• 49ers debate: What constitutes a "reach" in the draft?
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  49ers draft picks sparked "reach" criticism, but new insight suggests Stribling and Height may have been targeted fits unlikely to last to later picks.
  Jack Stewart • Share • Apr 30, 2026 at 2:35 PM
• Why one 49ers undrafted free agent has a strong chance to make the roster
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  49ers UDFA Jalen Stroman has a real shot to make the roster after the draft, with versatility, safety depth, and special teams value boosting his case.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 30, 2026 at 11:53 AM
• Shanahan: 49ers would have drafted De'Zhaun Stribling in Round 1
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  49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says De' Zhaun Stribling was valued as a first-round pick internally after San Francisco traded back and still landed him at No. 33.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 30, 2026 at 11:14 AM
• 49ers draft analysis: NFL execs share intriguing takes on San Francisco's 2026 class
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  49ers draft draws mixed reviews as NFL execs question "reaches" but praise San Francisco's bold approach and vision for its 2026 roster.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 30, 2026 at 9:41 AM
• 49ers mailbag: Which 2026 draftees will make an impact? Will SF add more free agents? Was Kyle Shanahan annoyed by the first pick?
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  49ers mailbag breaks down which 2026 rookies can contribute, potential free-agent additions, and whether Kyle Shanahan was bothered by SF's first pick.
  Marc Adams • Share • Apr 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM
• 49ers rookie minicamp set for May 8-9: Schedule, draft class, and UDFAs
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  49ers rookie minicamp is set for May 8-9. See the full 2026 offseason schedule, draft picks, undrafted free agents, and tryout players.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 29, 2026 at 10:02 AM
• 49ers rookie Gracen Halton earning under-the-radar praise after NFL Draft
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  49ers rookie Gracen Halton is being called an under-the-radar draft steal after the NFL Draft. Can the fourth-round DT make an instant impact in San Francisco?
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 28, 2026 at 5:26 PM
• 49ers pass rush concerns linger after draft, says NFL.com
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  49ers still face pass rush concerns after the NFL Draft, per NFL.com. Can Nick Bosa's return and new additions fix San Francisco's biggest defensive weakness?
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 28, 2026 at 4:37 PM
• 49ers in post-draft power rankings: Key factor will impact 2026 success
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  49ers land No. 6 in post-draft NFL power rankings, but health is the key to success in 2026. Can San Francisco bounce back from injury issues?
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 28, 2026 at 12:50 PM
• 49ers 2026 NFL Draft Report Card: Why This B- Grade Could Age Much Better
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  49ers earn a B- for their 2026 NFL Draft, but picks like Stribling, Height, and Halton could reshape the class and prove smarter than expected.
  Wayne "Breezie" Brown • Share • Apr 27, 2026 at 2:33 PM
• Writer labels 49ers' 2026 NFL Draft class with one word
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  49ers 2026 draft class labeled "inefficient" by writer after perceived reaches on Stribling, Height, and Black, sparking debate over John Lynch's strategy.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 27, 2026 at 11:15 AM
• Analysts select 49ers' best, worst, and most interesting picks in 2026 NFL Draft
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  49ers draft picks analyzed: experts name Romello Height the best, Kaelon Black the worst, and Carver Willis the most intriguing pick in 2026 class.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 27, 2026 at 10:34 AM
• Where the 49ers landed in first post-draft power rankings
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  49ers land at No. 6 in first post-draft power rankings after the 2026 NFL Draft, as analyst Eric Edholm weighs roster moves, injuries, and rookie impact.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 27, 2026 at 10:13 AM
• 49ers draft grades explained: What NFL.com's scores really mean for San Francisco
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  49ers draft grades explained: what NFL.com's scoring system says about San Francisco's 2026 class, roster fit, and why grades can be misleading.
  Jack Stewart • Share • Apr 27, 2026 at 9:37 AM
• 49ers react to missing out on KC Concepcion in 2026 NFL Draft
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  49ers discuss missing KC Concepcion in the 2026 NFL Draft and explain why De' Zhaun Stribling became the pick after key trade-down decisions.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 27, 2026 at 8:54 AM
• 49ers 2026 draft recap: 8 rookies bolster the roster
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  49ers 2026 NFL Draft recap: Eight rookies added across Rounds 2?"5, boosting depth with playmakers, linemen and defensive talent.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 27, 2026 at 7:08 AM
• 49ers stole George Kittle from division rival in 2017 NFL Draft
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  49ers nearly lost George Kittle to the Seahawks in the 2017 NFL Draft. The All-Pro TE reveals how San Francisco swooped in at the last moment.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 26, 2026 at 3:39 PM
• 49ers announce 8 undrafted free agent signings following 2026 NFL Draft
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  49ers announce 8 undrafted free agent signings after the 2026 NFL Draft, adding depth at WR, DL, TE and more. Meet the newcomers.
  Site Staff • Share • Apr 26, 2026 at 2:22 PM
• 49ers fifth-round pick Jaden Dugger labeled potential draft steal
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  49ers rookie Jaden Dugger is earning "draft steal" buzz after a standout college career and Shrine Bowl showing. Can the fifth-round LB exceed expectations?
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 26, 2026 at 10:22 AM
• 49ers report card: How experts graded San Francisco's 2026 draft class
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  49ers 2026 NFL Draft grades are in. See how experts evaluated San Francisco's eight picks, including steals, reaches, and roster impact.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 26, 2026 at 7:09 AM
• 49ers draft analysis: Lynch's late-round gems, grades, and 2026 rookie outlook
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  49ers 2026 draft grades and analysis: John Lynch's Day 3 gems, key picks, roster needs, and rookie outlook as San Francisco builds for the future.
  Jack Stewart • Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 6:34 PM
• Transcript: John Lynch, Kyle Shanahan discuss the 49ers' 2026 NFL Draft class
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  San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke to reporters at the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft, answering questions about the...
  Site Staff • Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 5:11 PM
• 49ers 2026 Undrafted Free Agent Tracker
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  49ers 2026 undrafted free agent tracker: live updates on reported signings, tryouts and hidden gems as San Francisco targets high-upside rookies.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 4:36 PM
• 49ers 2026 NFL Draft: All 8 selections and their projected rookie salaries
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  Full breakdown of the 49ers' 2026 NFL Draft class, including all eight picks, contract projections, signing bonuses, and rookie salary cap impacts.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 3:31 PM
• John Lynch has blunt response when questioned about 49ers reaching in draft
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  49ers GM John Lynch defends San Francisco's 2026 NFL Draft board, saying internal consensus matters most after criticism over perceived reaches in selections.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 3:29 PM
• Transcripts: 49ers' Day 3 draft picks speak to Bay Area reporters
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  The San Francisco 49ers made five selections on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft, and each spoke to reporters shortly after hearing their name called. Here's what they had to...
  Site Staff • Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 1:48 PM
• 49ers select OT Enrique Cruz in 5th round of 2026 NFL Draft
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  49ers draft OT Enrique Cruz Jr. in Round 5 of the 2026 NFL Draft, a 6-6 Kansas/Syracuse tackle with power, upside, and starter potential. Pick 179 overall.
  Site Staff • Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 12:52 PM
• 49ers select LB Jaden Dugger in 5th round of 2026 NFL Draft
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  49ers select LB Jaden Dugger in Round 5 of the 2026 NFL Draft, adding a 6-4, versatile former safety with upside and range to their defense from Louisiana.
  Site Staff • Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 11:42 AM
• 49ers select CB Ephesians Prysock in 4th round of 2026 NFL Draft
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  49ers pick CB Ephesians Prysock at No. 139 in 2026 NFL Draft. Get his combine numbers, college production, scouting report, and upside in San Francisco.
  Site Staff • Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 11:05 AM
• 49ers select OT Carver Willis in 4th round of 2026 NFL Draft
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  49ers select OT Carver Willis at No. 127 in 2026 NFL Draft. Get scouting report, combine results, stats, and projection for versatile Washington lineman.
  Site Staff • Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 10:30 AM
• 49ers select DT Gracen Halton in 4th round of 2026 NFL Draft
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  49ers select DT Gracen Halton at No. 107, adding a quick, disruptive Oklahoma interior defender with strong production, athletic testing and upside.
  Site Staff • Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 9:34 AM
• 49ers draft strategy revealed: What Lynch and Shanahan said—and what they meant
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  49ers draft picks reveal Lynch, Shanahan strategy on Stribling, Height, Black—what their words mean for roster needs and 2026 impact.
  Jack Stewart • Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 9:03 AM
• 49ers rookie Romello Height predicts draft landing, aims to 'wreak havoc' in 2026
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  49ers rookie Romello Height, drafted No. 70 overall, brings speed, versatility, and belief after predicting his landing in the 2026 NFL Draft.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 8:53 AM
• Transcripts: John Lynch, Kyle Shanahan review 49ers' Day 2 draft picks; Romello Height, Kaelon Black address reporters
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  San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke to reporters after Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft. Additionally, draft picks Romello...
  Site Staff • Share • Apr 24, 2026 at 10:10 PM
• 49ers select RB Kaelon Black in 3rd round of 2026 NFL Draft
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  49ers select Indiana RB Kaelon Black at No. 90 after trading down. Get stats, scouting report, draft grade, and what he brings to San Francisco's backfield.
  Site Staff • Share • Apr 24, 2026 at 7:41 PM
• 49ers select EDGE Romello Height in 3rd round of 2026 NFL Draft
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  49ers select EDGE Romello Height in 3rd round of 2026 NFL Draft, adding explosive Texas Tech pass rusher with 10-sack season and elite burst. for 49ers defense.
  Site Staff • Share • Apr 24, 2026 at 6:37 PM
• 49ers trade down from No. 58 pick in 2026 NFL Draft
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  49ers trade down from No. 58 in 2026 NFL Draft, moving to No. 70 and adding No. 107 from Browns. Full trade details and picks breakdown.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 24, 2026 at 5:58 PM
• Transcript: New 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling discusses being drafted
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  New 49ers WR De' Zhaun Stribling reacts to being drafted in Round 2, discusses fit in Kyle Shanahan's offense, skills, and message to Faithful. Read now.
  Site Staff • Share • Apr 24, 2026 at 5:24 PM
• 49ers select WR De'Zhaun Stribling in 2nd round of 2026 NFL Draft
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  49ers draft WR De' Zhaun Stribling at No. 33 after trading down twice. Get full analysis, stats, combine results, and what he brings to SF's offense.
  Site Staff • Share • Apr 24, 2026 at 4:13 PM
• Experts predict 49ers picks after Round 1 exit in 2026 NFL Draft
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  49ers mock draft roundup: Experts predict SF's Day 2 picks after Round 1 trades, linking edge rushers, DBs, and WRs to key roster needs.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 24, 2026 at 9:31 AM
• 49ers exploring trade-down options from No. 33 pick in 2026 NFL Draft
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  49ers could trade down again from No. 33 as calls come in, with John Lynch open to adding more picks and building draft capital on Day 2.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 24, 2026 at 8:39 AM
• 49ers Draft Party: Fans Want the Trenches
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  At the 49ers Draft Party, fans push for trench upgrades as San Francisco trades out of Round 1, stockpiles picks, and eyes key Day 2 decisions.
  Justin Wong • Share • Apr 23, 2026 at 11:24 PM
• Transcript: John Lynch, Kyle Shanahan discuss trading out of Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft
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  San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke to reporters after Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft. The team traded down twice, exiting...
  Site Staff • Share • Apr 23, 2026 at 10:31 PM
• 49ers trade out of Round 1 in 2026 NFL Draft after pair of deals—updated pick list
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  49ers trade out of Round 1 in the 2026 NFL Draft, turning pick No. 27 into multiple selections and moving to No. 33 to lead Day 2 with added capital.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM