Do GMs consider next year's class for current draft picks?

Each draft has positions with more depth. This year, WR, DE are considered deep talent pools.

Do GMs look forward to the next year's drafts depth? For example, how is the 2027 OT class, does it have a lot of depth? Assuming that the Niners FO plans to get one final year out of TW this year; if next year's OT class is thin, does that give the current year's OT class a value bump?
Obviously, this question is not limited to OT, it is just a specific example of the concept.

Does that 2027 positional depth have ANY impact on the Niners 2026 draft choices?

I think they do when it comes to acquiring more capital (i.e. moving down in the '26 1st to pick up an '27 1st). If also imagine it is more prevalent for certain positions (i.e. we really dont feel comfortable with any of the QBs this draft, but next year looks better).

But I dont imagine if matters much for the majority of positions, as they aren't one-off.

Football has big rosters, and you aren't gonna have 53 stars. You aren't done drafting a position just because you got 1 good player, and you aren't gonna pass on a player you have conviction in just because there might be a better player next year.

Predicting which underclassmen will actually declare is a crapshoot. It'd be a major shot in the foot if you assume a position will be 10 deep next year but 6 go back to school.

Jobs in the NFL aren't guaranteed. GMs aren't in the business of trying to save up draft picks for the successor to use when they got fired for fielding a roster that loses too many games.

Here's what popped up in the Google machine search

NFL General Managers factor next year's draft strength by treating future picks as liquid assets, often trading current picks for future ones if the upcoming class is considered weak or shallow at premium positions. Conversely, if next year is projected to have a strong talent pool at a position of need, GMs may hold onto or accumulate 2026 picks, allowing them to fill immediate holes with stopgap veterans rather than reaching for talent this year. Hogs Haven +2

How Future Class Strength Influences Current Picks:
Trade Strategy (Asset Management): Teams often utilize Rich Hill's trade chart to value picks, where a future pick is often valued as one round higher than the current year (e.g., a current 5th is worth a future 4th). If the 2025 class is deemed weak, a GM might trade a 2025 mid-round pick for a 2026 pick, anticipating better talent availability later.Position Class "Deepness": GMs scout years in advance to determine if a position (e.g., OT, EDGE, QB) is top-heavy or deep in later rounds. If the 2026 class is projected to have better Offensive Tackle depth, a team might pass on one in 2025 to grab a higher-rated defender."Best Player Available" (BPA) vs. Need: While team needs change quickly, GMs (like those analyzing the 2026 draft) prioritize long-term talent over immediate needs. If the upcoming 2025 talent pool is considered shallow compared to potential 2026 prospects, teams might prioritize building team depth rather than drafting for a specific vacancy.Building Through Scouting Continuity: Personnel departments grade players for 2-3 years, meaning they have already developed a preliminary understanding of the 2026 class while finalizing the 2025 board. YouTube +5

IMO they shouldn't

• In today's college landscape you have no idea who is staying in college due to the NIL deals
• You don't even know who's going to succeed this year (the draft is a crapshoot) so how do you expect to know about next year's draft
• There is a decent chance you'll be fired before next year

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