The first night of the 2020 NFL Draft is complete and the San Francisco 49ers have two new players — defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw out of South Carolina and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk of Arizona State.
Zain, Levin, and Stats are here to break down the 49ers' first-round selections, and what they mean for the team.
John Lynch's 49ers draft record: Analyzing early misses vs. Day 3 gems
By Jack Stewart
Feb 3
San Francisco 49ers beat writer Grant Cohn recently wrote an article on how poor general manager John Lynch is in drafting. Cohn looks at the first three rounds, and though he makes a counting error (he says Lynch has taken 41 players when it is 30), he is not wrong that Lynch...
49ers use first-round pick on 'developmental prospect' in 2026 NFL mock draft
By David Bonilla
Jan 28
The San Francisco 49ers are expected to address multiple roster needs this offseason. Help in the trenches remains a priority, the offense could benefit from another pass-catching weapon for quarterback Brock Purdy, and adding depth to the secondary is firmly in play. There's...
The San Francisco 49ers are expected to address their wide receiver depth this offseason, whether through free agency or the 2026 NFL Draft. If they pursue help in free agency, the 49ers could target a proven veteran capable of starting on the outside and stretching the field....
The San Francisco 49ers earned a 62.9 pass-rush grade from Pro Football Focus (PFF) during the 2025 season, with only four NFL teams posting a worse mark. Injuries played a significant role in the struggles, as the defense lost veteran Nick Bosa and last year's first-round...
