Aldon Smith’s opener: A near-sack and a Von Miller jersey

(Episode 336) — ESPN NFL Draft analysts Matt Miller joins Brian Renick and Al Sacco to recap the 49ers draft, how shocking the Ricky Pearsall pick was, the biggest regret in this year's draft class, which late-round picks could be contributors, which prospects stand out in this year's UDFA class, and more. The audio for the show is embedded above. Remember to subscribe! You can watch the show

The San Francisco 49ers have unveiled the jersey numbers for their incoming class of rookie players, set to participate in the upcoming rookie minicamp next week. While the breakdown is outlined below, it's important to note that these numbers may change as further adjustments to the 49ers' roster occur during the offseason, potentially freeing up additional numbers. 49ers' 2024 Draft Class: 14 - WR Ricky Pearsall 31 - CB Renardo Green 43 - S Malik Mustapha 48 - LB Tatum Bethune 49 - RB Isaac Guerendo 62 - OL Jarrett Kingston 77 - OL Dominick Puni 83 - WR Jacob Cowing 49ers' Undrafted Free

Three San Francisco 49ers made it onto ESPN analyst Matt Miller's list of the 100 best picks, steals, and fits from the 2024 NFL Draft. He recently unveiled his ranking, considering various factors such as the pick's value, how well the player fits into the team's scheme, whether the selection addressed a team need, and what the prospect brings to the field. The 49ers made eight picks during the draft, and Miller's take is intriguing, especially since he remains a dedicated fan of the team. Let's break down which 49ers landed within Miller's recent ranking, starting with the highest-ranked player,

Former NFL quarterback Alex Smith, who spent his first eight seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, has enthusiastically followed quarterback Brock Purdy's rapid rise. Now the team's starting quarterback, no one could have predicted such success for the former Iowa State passer when the Bay Area team selected him as the No. 262 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Following injuries to Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo, Purdy seized his opportunity during his rookie campaign and flourished, leaving Smith impressed and eager to see what the future holds for the 24-year-old signal-caller. "To see what he's done, it's honestly the best story in the NFL, the best story in football, one of the best stories in sports," Smith said this week on Bay Area radio station 95.7 The