49ers’ future pinned to five players

(Episode 335) — Brian Renick and Al Sacco do a pick-by-pick breakdown of every 49ers draft selection, what each prospect brings to the table, what their role will be this upcoming season, the themes of the 49ers draft class, which UDFAs could contribute, concerns with who they didn't draft and more. The audio for the show is embedded above. Remember to subscribe! You can watch the show below. You

Speculation swirled about wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's future leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft. As the first round concluded, the rumors quieted. However, with wide receiver Ricky Pearsall selected at No. 31 overall, attention shifted to Deebo Samuel's future. It's Saturday morning, and Aiyuk and Samuel remain on the 49ers roster. Their status for the upcoming season seems unchanged. Yet, beyond that, uncertainty looms. ESPN's Dan Graziano delved into recent rumors surrounding the 49ers' receivers, suggesting that Pearsall's addition might indicate the team's preparation for a future without

ESPN recently examined the biggest post-draft questions for each NFL team, and following a rumor-filled 2024 NFL Draft, many are pondering what the San Francisco 49ers' plans for the wide receiver position might entail. There was chatter surrounding a potential Brandon Aiyuk trade leading up to the draft and throughout the first round, but that never materialized. Then, after the surprising selection of wide receiver Ricky Pearsall with the No. 31 overall pick, the rumor mill shifted to Deebo Samuel's uncertain future and whether the draft selection might indicate the 49ers are preparing for eventual life without

Trevor Sikkema of Pro Football Focus unveiled a seven-round mock draft for the San Francisco 49ers, addressing several key needs for the team in the 10-pick projection. Interestingly, the mock draft sees the team adding two legacy players. But before delving into that, let's examine the first three selections. Sikkema has the 49ers shoring up their offensive line at pick No. 31 with the selection of former Arizona offensive tackle Jordan Morgan. Morgan allowed 14 pressures and two sacks in his 477 pass-blocking snaps at left tackle in 2023. He earned an impressive pass-blocking grade of 87.3 and an overall grade of