WRs: 2026 Draft Class

A more consolidated approach to discussing the prospects here.

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Seems like a stacked WR class

It feels like KC Concepcion was built in a lab for Kyle's offense and would love him in round 1. Another Kyle WR I see is Germie Bernard. Omar Cooper is also a guy I can see Kyle falling in love with. I like a lot of WRs in Round 2-4 but with the way Kyle hates rookie WRs it feels like any non top 40 WR pick will ride the bench.

I heard Daniel Jeremiah say this years ago, and it stuck with me every time the playoffs roll around, especially in the SB against KC where every single throw was extremely contested. This is one of the reasons that JJ was always the standout in the playoffs. The guy thrives in the tight windows.

Which is why DJ loves (or will) Makai Lemon. I have my concerns with him, but he fits the bill of DJs comment to the T.

This draft has a few fits for shanny, many of which have already been named by many posters. KC Concepcion, Omar Cooper Jr, De'zhaun Stribling, Le'meke Brockington..

Originally posted by adrianlesnar:

Which is why DJ loves (or will) Makai Lemon. I have my concerns with him, but he fits the bill of DJs comment to the T.

This draft has a few fits for shanny, many of which have already been named by many posters. KC Concepcion, Omar Cooper Jr, De'zhaun Stribling, Le'meke Brockington..

I think Concepcion is the take-the-top-off guy we'd love. Bernard as mentioned earlier, as well. Cooper has some similarities to Deebo but not necessarily a vertical guy. That said we could target them all.

I don't think we'll have any chance at Lemon unless he has a disastrous pre-draft session or we trade up.

Originally posted by Brucey72:
It feels like KC Concepcion was built in a lab for Kyle's offense and would love him in round 1. Another Kyle WR I see is Germie Bernard. Omar Cooper is also a guy I can see Kyle falling in love with. I like a lot of WRs in Round 2-4 but with the way Kyle hates rookie WRs it feels like any non top 40 WR pick will ride the bench.

Originally posted by Hysterikal:

Originally posted by Brucey72:
It feels like KC Concepcion was built in a lab for Kyle's offense and would love him in round 1. Another Kyle WR I see is Germie Bernard. Omar Cooper is also a guy I can see Kyle falling in love with. I like a lot of WRs in Round 2-4 but with the way Kyle hates rookie WRs it feels like any non top 40 WR pick will ride the bench.

KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
Prospect Notes

KC Concepcion is a dynamic playmaker who excels at beating man coverage. He commands targets at a high volume and is most effective with the ball in his hands. But in a zone-heavy NFL, does he offer a skillset worthy of a first-round… pic.twitter.com/W7dJ4CosL2

— I Don't Watch Film (Football Analytics) (@NoFilm_Analysis) January 22, 2026

Definitely not worth above pick 27

Originally posted by ChaunceyGardner:

Originally posted by Hysterikal:

Originally posted by Brucey72:
It feels like KC Concepcion was built in a lab for Kyle's offense and would love him in round 1. Another Kyle WR I see is Germie Bernard. Omar Cooper is also a guy I can see Kyle falling in love with. I like a lot of WRs in Round 2-4 but with the way Kyle hates rookie WRs it feels like any non top 40 WR pick will ride the bench.

KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
Prospect Notes

KC Concepcion is a dynamic playmaker who excels at beating man coverage. He commands targets at a high volume and is most effective with the ball in his hands. But in a zone-heavy NFL, does he offer a skillset worthy of a first-round… pic.twitter.com/W7dJ4CosL2

— I Don't Watch Film (Football Analytics) (@NoFilm_Analysis) January 22, 2026

Definitely not worth above pick 27

Not at all in fact I think it would be ridiculous to draft him top 26

I also really like Malachi Fields but he doesn't fit the mold of a Kyle WR. With the way Brock likes to throw it up it would be great to give him a guy who is big and can make contested catches. I think he will be a better bro than Boston even tho they are similar in size and Boston is a round 1 prospect and Fields is a day 2 prospect

Another day 2 guy I like with size is Chase Roberts out of BYU. He excels in the kind of routes the 49ers use. Problem is he is 6'4 and Kyle doesn't really draft big WRs. Hopefully he changes that up some and gives Purdy a big target.

Sikemma raving about Iowas Wetjen at Shrine Bowl practices...this dude changes direction at blinding speed. 5'9 but stocky, can separate, Iowa used him primarily on jet sweeps and the such, and hes colleges best return man...

Antonio Williams is another guy who fits the Shanahan mold. Seems like a slot guy, not a guy I am big on but fits what Kyle likes

Just watched some Ted Hurst (Georgia State). Dude makes so many plays. He was stuck on a terrible team but he never quit, and was always battling. Has an extra gear once he gets the ball in his hands. Seems more straight line than shifty, and there's the concern about level of competition, but the kid's got the tools. I actually think he fits our team really well.

I saw a comment comparing Hurst to Pickens and honestly, I see it.

McAlister, Hurst, and Cooper looking like good fits so far. I also like a little bit of what I see from Reggie Virgil (Texas Tech).

Originally posted by Brucey72:
It feels like KC Concepcion was built in a lab for Kyle's offense and would love him in round 1. Another Kyle WR I see is Germie Bernard. Omar Cooper is also a guy I can see Kyle falling in love with. I like a lot of WRs in Round 2-4 but with the way Kyle hates rookie WRs it feels like any non top 40 WR pick will ride the bench.

yep Cooper is made for Kyles offenses he has all the attributes that Kyle requires in a receiver ....I would love him in the 2 nd rd.....also looking at Chris Bell and Lemon from USC. Charlie Bekker too if he is coming out for the Draft...Cooper and Bekker would be real nice for the 9ers real nice