WRs: 2026 Draft Class

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by Heroism:

I have KC Concepcion ranked ahead of Makai Lemon. This separation ability is just rare. pic.twitter.com/tL53EGg95A

— Ted Nguyen (@FB_FilmAnalysis) April 7, 2026

Part of the reason I want him over the other WRs

100% I want a guy who creates separation with ease, much needed against an athletic fast Seattle d

I have one big problem with drafting WRs early. They often become a holdout or a pain in the butt. I love receivers but for some reason they often end up causing problems.

Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
I have one big problem with drafting WRs early. They often become a holdout or a pain in the butt. I love receivers but for some reason they often end up causing problems.

After Evans and Kirk i am off the WR in round 1 train unless its Tyson who would clearly be BPA. That being said i wouldnt be upset with KC or Cooper or Boston just think we have bigger needs at LG, S, and EDGE (DPR)

Glad to see Grayson Barnes (WR/TE) from my hometown (Rocklin, CA) is working out today at the 49ers' pro day. He played for W. Virginia as a 6"4', 223 lb.TE. Chances are slim to impossible, but congratulations to him.

Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
I have one big problem with drafting WRs early. They often become a holdout or a pain in the butt. I love receivers but for some reason they often end up causing problems.

I mean you use that for just about any position now…especially if they're a 49er lol.

trying to get paid as fast as possible because it can all be over on any play.

Originally posted by ritz126:
After Evans and Kirk i am off the WR in round 1 train unless its Tyson who would clearly be BPA. That being said i wouldnt be upset with KC or Cooper or Boston just think we have bigger needs at LG, S, and EDGE (DPR)

Basically one yr deals for those guys who are old. WR is absolutely a need. LG & S just aren't premium positions. You can consistently find really good vets available in FA (for a reason).

That said the right guy has to be there to make it work at WR. I think KC and Boston make sense. Not sure either will be there.

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by ritz126:
After Evans and Kirk i am off the WR in round 1 train unless its Tyson who would clearly be BPA. That being said i wouldnt be upset with KC or Cooper or Boston just think we have bigger needs at LG, S, and EDGE (DPR)

Basically one yr deals for those guys who are old. WR is absolutely a need. LG & S just aren't premium positions. You can consistently find really good vets available in FA (for a reason).

That said the right guy has to be there to make it work at WR. I think KC and Boston make sense. Not sure either will be there.

If both KC and Boston are off the board, just go BPA at that point, and if that's an edge like Lawrence or maybe Proctor falls, then so be it. We still need help at WR, so I'm expecting our 2nd to be used on upgrading that position. Hopefully we target someone like Ted Hurst and let him study under Mike Evans about how to use his size to his advantage. That kid has a lot of potential and just needs the right coaching staff and QB to unlock him into a legit WR1 by his sophomore season. The kid really does give off Tee Higgins vibes.

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by Ezekiel38:

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by Ezekiel38:
I dont like that Boston didnt run a 40.

No idea how fast he is and I find it suspicious. What is he hiding... is he actually a 4.6 guy and not a sub 4.5 guy?

I want to know.

They got GPS info on all these kids, all I care about is your game speed. I think it's pretty clear he's not a burner. I'd say he's got similar speed to Tee Higgins.

Drake London & marvin harrison jr never ran 40s

If Boston is the dude, I'd try to find a way to move down a couple spots and get a 3rd. If a OT is there maybe make a move with NE or something.

Is he a sub 4.55 guy though? If he is perfectly fine. Don't want to pick him at #27 if they project he's a 4.6 guy. Hopefully the GPS data is enough to get a gauge on 4.50-4.55 speed or 4.60-4.65 in a 40

For how he plays and what he's good at, his 40 time doesn't matter as much imo. Plenty of really good football players that weren't 4.4 guys.

I think he's in a similar vein as McMillan, London, Sutton etc.

The undisputed GOAT of wr ran a 4.59 40 according to bill Wash and Gil Brandt. Some claim it was 4.71, but Walsh and Brandt are the most reliable sources I was able to find. People who think that 40 times are important to being a top tier receiver are strange.

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by ritz126:
After Evans and Kirk i am off the WR in round 1 train unless its Tyson who would clearly be BPA. That being said i wouldnt be upset with KC or Cooper or Boston just think we have bigger needs at LG, S, and EDGE (DPR)

Basically one yr deals for those guys who are old. WR is absolutely a need. LG & S just aren't premium positions. You can consistently find really good vets available in FA (for a reason).

That said the right guy has to be there to make it work at WR. I think KC and Boston make sense. Not sure either will be there.

I dont actually disagree with you i dont think it would be a bad move to get WR. I get they arent "premium" but they start and are on the field every play. I am always in favor of filling more immediate needs now with early picks then use later picks for less important needs as the draft is a crapshoot as it is. I just think a 1st round LG and a S would see more snaps than a WR. The only exception to this i feel is DL which i think needs a strong rotation

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Originally posted by ritz126:
I dont actually disagree with you i dont think it would be a bad move to get WR. I get they arent "premium" but they start and are on the field every play almost and you cant tell me if you see we arent able to create holes or if a player misses a tackle in the secondary or gets beat it isnt an important need. I am always in favor of filling more immiedete needs now with early picks then use later picks for less important needs as the draft is a crapshoot as it is. I just think a 1st round LG and a S would see more snaps than a WR. The only exception to this i feel is DL which i think needs a strong rotation

I would be more than fine drafting Chase Bisontis and watching him be our LG for the next 5+ yrs. I don't think it's smart as far as draft value/cap allocation goes, but I get it.

The thing folks gotta realize is the $$ behind all of it. Getting a good WR on a rookie contract is a big deal, dudes like Doubs are making almost $20M per now. It's an impact position and we were dogs**t there last yr and will be again after this season until we infuse good young cheap talent.

Safety is so far down the totem pole as far as premium impact/cost goes. You can consistently find good vets in FA or later in drafts (same with OG).

If I was building a roster, I would spend money in FA on S/IOL/LB position (lower costed with better talent available each yr) and draft all those premium impact positions as much as possible on their rookie deals. I get that's not always realistic but I think that's a good blueprint.

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by ritz126:
I dont actually disagree with you i dont think it would be a bad move to get WR. I get they arent "premium" but they start and are on the field every play almost and you cant tell me if you see we arent able to create holes or if a player misses a tackle in the secondary or gets beat it isnt an important need. I am always in favor of filling more immiedete needs now with early picks then use later picks for less important needs as the draft is a crapshoot as it is. I just think a 1st round LG and a S would see more snaps than a WR. The only exception to this i feel is DL which i think needs a strong rotation

I would be more than fine drafting Chase Bisontis and watching him be our LG for the next 5+ yrs. I don't think it's smart as far as draft value/cap allocation goes, but I get it.

The thing folks gotta realize is the $$ behind all of it. Getting a good WR on a rookie contract is a big deal, dudes like Doubs are making almost $20M per now. It's an impact position and we were dogs**t there last yr and will be again after this season until we infuse good young cheap talent.

Safety is so far down the totem pole as far as premium impact/cost goes. You can consistently find good vets in FA or later in drafts (same with OG).

If I was building a roster, I would spend money in FA on S/IOL/LB position (lower costed with better talent available each yr) and draft all those premium impact positions as much as possible on their rookie deals. I get that's not always realistic but I think that's a good blueprint.

i 100% agree with your philisophy if a team is multiple pieces away. I feel like if a team is already playoff caliber and pushing for a SB you may want to plug some holes that prevent that. There is a difference if there is a clear BPA which may be true earlier in draft but at end of first round i doubt there will be. As i mentioned earlier if Tyson drops i am all for it since he is clearly BPA if he isnt then a LG or S or EDGE i see as biggest need so dont mind taking those. WR was a much bigger need (and a first round need) prior to the Evans and Kirk signings in my eyes

What is the chances that Evans, Kirk and Pearsall are all injured at the same time this season. Setting the over/under at 2 games.

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Originally posted by NYniner85:
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Wonder if Steve Smith has Kendrick Law a lot higher than this guy - Law imo is also a Deebo clone type thick and YAC and a dawg.