DL: 2026 Draft Class

Originally posted by Heroism:
@adrianlesnar the Malachi dream may be short lived.

Brugler sounded decently confident Malachi Lawrence will go top 25 on this week's Building the Beast

— Billy M (@BillyM_91) March 19, 2026

Man I just said that I would use our first on him cause he ain't making it to our second a few days ago. Damnit

Back to plan A Hero (if Trent is gone)
Take big Max with our first and Moore with our second and they can finish their scrap they started at Senior Bowl 🤣

Honestly not sure Max makes it to #27 anymore

Originally posted by 49ers808:

Originally posted by Heroism:
@adrianlesnar the Malachi dream may be short lived.

Brugler sounded decently confident Malachi Lawrence will go top 25 on this week's Building the Beast

— Billy M (@BillyM_91) March 19, 2026

Man I just said that I would use our first on him cause he ain't making it to our second a few days ago. Damnit

Back to plan A Hero (if Trent is gone)
Take big Max with our first and Moore with our second and they can finish their scrap they started at Senior Bowl 🤣

Honestly not sure Max makes it to #27 anymore

By the time the draft starts there will be like 40 players who will not be long gone before the 27th pick.

Happens every draft "no way this guy falls out of the first round" or similar takes.

Someone will be there. We'll see if the team likes someone enough to draft there or may look to trade up/down from the spot(I'd prefer down) and we should all hope whoever they take will be a stud for many years to come for us

Originally posted by Heroism:
@adrianlesnar the Malachi dream may be short lived.

Brugler sounded decently confident Malachi Lawrence will go top 25 on this week's Building the Beast

— Billy M (@BillyM_91) March 19, 2026

Ive already adjusted my mock accordingly, sorry Omar Cooper Jr

Just need this damn team to trade mac lol so I can have the world's best mock draft

Originally posted by adrianlesnar:
Ive already adjusted my mock accordingly, sorry Omar Cooper Jr

Just need this damn team to trade mac lol so I can have the world's best mock draft

Something that has recurred over the years is the 49ers willingness to give their new DC priority in the draft, especially at positions they deem important. We saw that last year when Saleh had free reign with the multitude of DL picks with the focus on stopping the run. Personally, I think there's going to be a some kind of evolution in the 49ers front based on Morris' recent defensive schemes as well as what John Lynch said at the combine about the wide 9 always being a part of their money down packages but didn't specify about base. I could see Morris wanting that more traditional 34 body type in there.

If Morris pushes for an edge at 27—which he might given that the 49ers had the worst pass rush last year—I'm starting to think not only will Lawrence be in play at 27; he could be their guy. He's in the mold of what Morris has coveted at edge(long, smooth athleticism, versatility, etc.). Many will call it a reach, which only adds to making it a classic 49ers' draft pick, but I think it makes sense.

I wondered why Malachi Lawrence had so little buzz after watching some of his tape. It's so good. The testing opened the flood gates. He's not flying under the radar any longer. Kocurek always talks about the second burst: the ability to accelerate to the next move if the first one stalls. Malachi Lawrence may have the best 'second burst' in the draft. His hand quickness, violence and sequencing is second to none in the class.

Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by adrianlesnar:
Ive already adjusted my mock accordingly, sorry Omar Cooper Jr

Just need this damn team to trade mac lol so I can have the world's best mock draft

Something that has recurred over the years is the 49ers willingness to give their new DC priority in the draft, especially at positions they deem important. We saw that last year when Saleh had free reign with the multitude of DL picks with the goal of stopping the run. Personally, I think there's going to be a some kind of evolution in the 49ers front based on Morris' recent defensive schemes as well as what John Lynch said at the combine about the wide 9 always being a part of their money down packages but didn't specify about base. I could see Morris wanting that more traditional 34 body type in there.

If Morris has his pick and wants an edge—and that's assuming this guy is still there—I'm starting to think not only will Lawrence be in play at 27–-he could be their guy. He's in the mold of what Morris wants at edge(long, smooth athleticism, versatility, etc.). Many will call it a reach, which that only adds to makings it a classic 49ers' draft pick, but I think it makes sense.

I wondered why Malachi Lawrence had so little buzz after watching some of his tape. It's so good. The testing opened the flood gates. He's not flying under the radar any longer.

I would be stoked to get Malachi Lawrence - I want to trade back from 27 to 30-35 to snag him there and recoup a 3rd rounder and late 5th to make up for the Osa trade. Plus he seems like the type of EDGE Raheem would like. If that is the case that he is their guy then they may stupidly ignore a trade back opportunity to secure him. I think there's far too many good players in the early 2nd that we could take if somehow Lawrence wasn't still there at 30-35 where we'd pick. Got to get value in the draft when it presents itself imo.

#30-35. Malachi Lawrence EDGE (trade back to receive a pick in the 90-100 and 160-180 range)
#58. Keylan Rutledge G (immediate starting LG plug and play)
#90-100. Bryce Lance WR (we get the right Lance this time - the far more talented Lance - for just a 3rd round pick and not three 1sts - 4.34 speed at 6'3 205 lbs yes please. Bonus I get to wear my Niners #5 Lance jersey again)
#100-110. Isaiah World OT (trade up from #27 to nab him - flyer on a possible franchise LT that fell due only to an ACL)
#133. Kendrick Law WR / Malik Benson WR/PR/KR (Continuing to revamp and add young talent to our WR room - Cowing on notice and in danger of being off the team)
#138. Landon Robinson / Zane Durant DT (pass-rushing DTs to rotate with Osa when he needs a breather)
#139. Zakee Wheatley S (best safety left on the board - can compete with Sigle and we pray one of the shines)
#160-180. Trey Zuhn C (gives someone a chance to outplay Brendel in practice and dethrone the old man lol - also provides depth at G/OT as has experience playing all three OL positions)

Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by adrianlesnar:
Ive already adjusted my mock accordingly, sorry Omar Cooper Jr

Just need this damn team to trade mac lol so I can have the world's best mock draft

Something that has recurred over the years is the 49ers willingness to give their new DC priority in the draft, especially at positions they deem important. We saw that last year when Saleh had free reign with the multitude of DL picks with the focus on stopping the run. Personally, I think there's going to be a some kind of evolution in the 49ers front based on Morris' recent defensive schemes as well as what John Lynch said at the combine about the wide 9 always being a part of their money down packages but didn't specify about base. I could see Morris wanting that more traditional 34 body type in there.

If Morris pushes for an edge at 27—which he might given that the 49ers had the worst pass rush last year—I'm starting to think not only will Lawrence be in play at 27; he could be their guy. He's in the mold of what Morris has coveted at edge(long, smooth athleticism, versatility, etc.). Many will call it a reach, which only adds to making it a classic 49ers' draft pick, but I think it makes sense.

I wondered why Malachi Lawrence had so little buzz after watching some of his tape. It's so good. The testing opened the flood gates. He's not flying under the radar any longer. Kocurek always talks about the second burst: the ability to accelerate to the next move if the first one stalls. Malachi Lawrence may have the best 'second burst' in the draft. His hand quickness, violence and sequencing is second to none in the class.

The KISS draft is where we fill big holes at EDGE and LG and with guys that are almost certainly going to be there with our first two picks. If loved Lawrence just get him at #27.

#31. Malachi Lawrence EDGE
#58. Keylan Rutledge G
#95. Bryce Lance WR / Isaiah World OT

Problem is I want a 3rd rounder to take Bryce Lance WR / Isaiah World OT / Jalon Kilgore S, hence find a way to trade back from #27 or #58 to get a pick between 90-100 where these guys are projected to go. Trading back from #27 is the easiest way as can get a 90-100 pick just going back 3 spots to #30-31.

How about NE's #31 and #95 for our #27 - that is close to equal value. I don't care how much we love Lawrence if we turned down that trade (or something similar) to take Lawrence at #27 Lynch is an effing idiot and does not know how to work the draft. It is HIGHLY likely Lawrence would still be there at #31 and if somehow he wasn't then adapt and take one of 10 other awesome players worthy of #31.

That would be an A+ start to the draft imo.

Originally posted by Heroism:

Malachi Lawrence may have the best 'second burst' in the draft.

Exactly what i posted earlier in this thread:

I think that Messidor trusts his experience and technique more (which makes sense) hes trying to explode up field from the first step.

Lawrence more waits til his 3rd or 4th step, but his burst after working a move is elite...like special stuff. He already has advanced hand usage, if he can build more confidence in his explosiveness dictating terms rather than being reactionary--set the tackle up using pure speed rather than set them up with a shimmy shake--i think he can be a double digit sack artist within his first 2 seasons.

For how much people here liked the headcase Morris and the Falcons gifted the rams a 1st rounder to draft, they should be all over Lawrence. To me, Lawrence is the rich man's version of Pearce (including the lower body stiffness that we were all debating last year) hes not stiff, but not bendy either. There's enough there, and everything else he has just makes him the perfect Niner.

Have you watched Jaishawn Barham yet? Also an ideal fit, imo.

Originally posted by adrianlesnar:

Originally posted by Heroism:

Malachi Lawrence may have the best 'second burst' in the draft.

Exactly what i posted earlier in this thread:

I think that Messidor trusts his experience and technique more (which makes sense) hes trying to explode up field from the first step.

Lawrence more waits til his 3rd or 4th step, but his burst after working a move is elite...like special stuff. He already has advanced hand usage, if he can build more confidence in his explosiveness dictating terms rather than being reactionary--set the tackle up using pure speed rather than set them up with a shimmy shake--i think he can be a double digit sack artist within his first 2 seasons.

For how much people here liked the headcase Morris and the Falcons gifted the rams a 1st rounder to draft, they should be all over Lawrence. To me, Lawrence is the rich man's version of Pearce (including the lower body stiffness that we were all debating last year) hes not stiff, but not bendy either. There's enough there, and everything else he has just makes him the perfect Niner.

Have you watched Jaishawn Barham yet? Also an ideal fit, imo.

Yeah Barham looks like a good option with Keyron Crawford/Max LLewellyn/Romello Height in the 4th round if we do not get an EDGE with our first two picks.

Originally posted by adrianlesnar:
Exactly what i posted earlier in this thread:

I think that Messidor trusts his experience and technique more (which makes sense) hes trying to explode up field from the first step.

Lawrence more waits til his 3rd or 4th step, but his burst after working a move is elite...like special stuff. He already has advanced hand usage, if he can build more confidence in his explosiveness dictating terms rather than being reactionary--set the tackle up using pure speed rather than set them up with a shimmy shake--i think he can be a double digit sack artist within his first 2 seasons.

For how much people here liked the headcase Morris and the Falcons gifted the rams a 1st rounder to draft, they should be all over Lawrence. To me, Lawrence is the rich man's version of Pearce (including the lower body stiffness that we were all debating last year) hes not stiff, but not bendy either. There's enough there, and everything else he has just makes him the perfect Niner.

Have you watched Jaishawn Barham yet? Also an ideal fit, imo.

Good football knowledge.

I've only caught a little of Jaishawn Barham while I was watching Derrick Moore, but he was giving me Bruce Irvin vibes when I did pay attention to him. There's still a bunch of guys I need to watch before the draft. I'm a casual these days. I just try to make sure I cover any DL/LBs that could go top 100.

I still want Mesidor over anyone else at #27. He prob won't make it there.

But he is just flat out better right now at pass rushing than Lawrence - and that goes for Young/Jacas/Faulk/Howell as well and I'd even pass up a small trade back if he is there at #27.

Watch the YouTube vids Mesidor is on a tier above and even like him better than Bailey

He is just a terror off the edge like a caged beast unleashed

Originally posted by adrianlesnar:

Originally posted by Heroism:

Malachi Lawrence may have the best 'second burst' in the draft.

Exactly what i posted earlier in this thread:

I think that Messidor trusts his experience and technique more (which makes sense) hes trying to explode up field from the first step.

Lawrence more waits til his 3rd or 4th step, but his burst after working a move is elite...like special stuff. He already has advanced hand usage, if he can build more confidence in his explosiveness dictating terms rather than being reactionary--set the tackle up using pure speed rather than set them up with a shimmy shake--i think he can be a double digit sack artist within his first 2 seasons.

For how much people here liked the headcase Morris and the Falcons gifted the rams a 1st rounder to draft, they should be all over Lawrence. To me, Lawrence is the rich man's version of Pearce (including the lower body stiffness that we were all debating last year) hes not stiff, but not bendy either. There's enough there, and everything else he has just makes him the perfect Niner.

Have you watched Jaishawn Barham yet? Also an ideal fit, imo.

How did he handle higher end OTs? I'm not against Lawerance (need to watch more). I do see a ton of 49er beat writers talking about Cashius Howell as well.

we do need an explosive DPR type rusher.

Originally posted by Ezekiel38:
I still want Mesidor over anyone else at #27. He prob won't make it there.

But he is just flat out better right now at pass rushing than Lawrence - and that goes for Young/Jacas/Faulk/Howell as well and I'd even pass up a small trade back if he is there at #27.

Watch the YouTube vids Mesidor is on a tier above and even like him better than Bailey

He is just a terror off the edge like a caged beast unleashed

Outside of QB, has there ever been a player that's 25 yrs old drafted in the 1st rd?

Originally posted by NYniner85:
How did he handle higher end OTs? I'm not against Lawerance (need to watch more). I do see a ton of 49er beat writers talking about Cashius Howell as well.

we do need an explosive DPR type rusher.

He needs to continue to develop his speed-to-power profile, which goes hand in hand with my critique above. He is pretty a high IQ pass rusher so he consistently working against "half man." But hes a little stiff in his lower body, so he can struggle to create a short corner for himself vs the longer takles that he cant just beat around the corner with a delayed finesse move.

But im not too worried because the tools and explosion are elite. Hes got length and burst...kocurek should get him working on his first step, and his cross chop, long arm, bull rush should all come into play

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by Ezekiel38:
I still want Mesidor over anyone else at #27. He prob won't make it there.

But he is just flat out better right now at pass rushing than Lawrence - and that goes for Young/Jacas/Faulk/Howell as well and I'd even pass up a small trade back if he is there at #27.

Watch the YouTube vids Mesidor is on a tier above and even like him better than Bailey

He is just a terror off the edge like a caged beast unleashed

Outside of QB, has there ever been a player that's 25 yrs old drafted in the 1st rd?

Dont think so ... but he is just too good and is worth a late 1st which is pretty close to a 2nd rd pick. So good that I wont worry about what to do on his 5th year option in freaking 2031 when he is 29 years old. Tons of players get big extensions even at 29 so if he is a great player you can still extend

Age is the only real negative people have come up with when his name comes up. Rather that than a big weakness to his game.

Plus he played opposite an elite EDGE and the best EDGE in this draft in Bain - and got to see firsthand the terror he can bring to qbs when he gets all the one on ones. Bosa is an elite EDGE and will get all the double teams and Mesidor will be let off his chain and rush the qb like a rabid dog and embarrass OTs early and often.

I like a lot of the other EDGEs and would be stoked to get one of them - but there is more projection to those guys than there is with Mesidor imo.

Lot of people have him being picked before #27 now but ill be curious to see where he ultimately goes.

Wish we could get Mesidor amd then follow up with AJ Haulcy at #58 if he somehow falls to our pick.

27. Akheem Mesidor EDGE
58. AJ Haulcy S

Haulcy can cover on the back end + hit like Whitner and plays angry and with physicality like Mesidor. Adding two intimidating players like that to our D in positions where we have huge holes (plus value for where we got them) is one of many great 1st/2nd rd combos we could entertain and our D should be top 10 at worst.

I'll take Pregnon/Rutledge or Hurst as well at #58

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by adrianlesnar:

Originally posted by Heroism:

Malachi Lawrence may have the best 'second burst' in the draft.

Exactly what i posted earlier in this thread:

I think that Messidor trusts his experience and technique more (which makes sense) hes trying to explode up field from the first step.

Lawrence more waits til his 3rd or 4th step, but his burst after working a move is elite...like special stuff. He already has advanced hand usage, if he can build more confidence in his explosiveness dictating terms rather than being reactionary--set the tackle up using pure speed rather than set them up with a shimmy shake--i think he can be a double digit sack artist within his first 2 seasons.

For how much people here liked the headcase Morris and the Falcons gifted the rams a 1st rounder to draft, they should be all over Lawrence. To me, Lawrence is the rich man's version of Pearce (including the lower body stiffness that we were all debating last year) hes not stiff, but not bendy either. There's enough there, and everything else he has just makes him the perfect Niner.

Have you watched Jaishawn Barham yet? Also an ideal fit, imo.

How did he handle higher end OTs? I'm not against Lawerance (need to watch more). I do see a ton of 49er beat writers talking about Cashius Howell as well.

we do need an explosive DPR type rusher.

Howell is my 2nd preference after Mesidor for similar reasons that Howell plays like his purpose in life is to terrorize QBs and has that rabid dog look after the ball is snapped. Obv he has the short arms... but think you just move him around in odd fronts and unleash him and he will get a ton of sacks. My list would be

Mesidor
Howell
Lawrence/Young
Parker
Moore/Jacas
Mason Thomas

Hope we get one of the above at least