Lance didn't even know until minutes before hearing his name called by Commissioner Roger Goodell. That's what he told NFL Network's Melissa Stark onstage.
The 49ers traded for the No. 3 overall pick on March 26, giving up, along with a future third-round pick, first-rounders in the next two drafts. Since then, there has been much speculation surrounding what the team planned to do. Finally, the wait for Niner fans is over, and Lance is the organization's quarterback of the future.
Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo remains on the 49ers roster, and Lance is excited to work with him. Eventually, the former Bison will succeed the veteran quarterback.
"I'm excited to learn from him. Everything's he done," Lance told ESPN. "He's a mentor for me. I'm super excited to get there and learn as much as I possibly can."
More San Francisco 49ers News
-
49ers use first-round pick on tight end in 2027 NFL mock draft
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle played 30 snaps last week against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia. The All-Pro recorded two receptions for 12 yards on five targets in his return from an Achilles injury suffered in January. With just one week of NFL... -
49ers finally address long-ignored need in 2027 NFL mock draft
It's unclear if the San Francisco 49ers have a plan for life after Trent Williams. The future Hall of Fame left tackle has made it clear that he expects his current contract to be his last. Each year, mock drafts project the 49ers to use an early pick on Williams' eventual... -
49ers Notebook: Closing the book on Australia; Rookies play big role on defense; Mike Evans makes an impression
The San Francisco 49ers certainly have room to improve after their first two games of the 2026 season, but not many people would have imagined those games going as well as they did considering the circumstances. The 49ers opened eyes with their 27-7 Week 1 win over the Los... -
49ers named trade fit for Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. by ESPN insider
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler believes the situation between the Pittsburgh Steelers and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. has reached a tipping point, potentially opening the door for a trade involving the San Francisco 49ers. Fowler believes a Porter trade is realistic, and the cornerback...