While these players were not selected in the draft, they still have a path to the NFL by landing on low-risk, high-upside deals with teams. For many prospects, this marks the beginning of their professional careers—and, in some cases, the start of surprising success stories. The undrafted free agent market remains a critical phase of the offseason, often uncovering hidden talent that can develop into key contributors.
Below is a running list of undrafted players the 49ers have reportedly signed or plan to sign, organized by the order in which the signings were reported (latest first). The team will provide an official announcement once any signings are finalized.
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Notably, sometimes early reports refer to tryouts rather than actual signings, so details may change as confirmations come in. Additionally, a player may initially be reported as signing with the 49ers but ultimately sign with another team.
Reportedly signing with the 49ers
DL Bryson Eason, Tennessee
6-3, 290 lbs
Reported by: Tennessee football
Note: Spent six seasons at Tennessee, recording 105 tackles and 4.5 sacks over his college career, per Sports Reference.
S Jalen Stroman, Notre Dame
6-1, 187 lbs
Reported by: Ryan Fowler
Note: Recorded 37 tackles, a sack, and an interception returned for a touchdown in 2025, per Sports Reference.
WR Wesley Grimes, North Carolina State
6-2, 193 lbs
Reported by: Tom Pelissero
Note: Recorded 77 catches for 1,121 receiving yards and nine touchdowns over his college career, per Sports Reference.
P Jack Bouwmeester, Texas
6-2, 193 lbs
Reported by: CJ Vogel
Note: Averaged 43.5 yards per punt over his college career, per Sports Reference.
DE Mikail Kamara, Indiana
6-1, 250 lbs
Reported by: Aaron Wilson
Note: Recorded 10 sacks in 2024, followed by two in 2025, per Sports Reference.
TE Khalil Dinkins, Penn State
6-4, 221 lbs
Reported by: Tom Pelissero
Note: Recorded 37 receptions for 399 yards and seven touchdowns over his career, per Sports Reference. Contract includes $275,000 guaranteed.
WR Will Pauling, Notre Dame
5-10, 165 lbs
Reported by: Tom Pelissero
Note: Recorded 1,753 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns over his career while averaging 11.3 yards per catch, per Sports Reference.
DT James Thompson, Illinois
6-5, 290 lbs
Reported by: Tom Pelissero
Note: Recorded 41 tackles (three for a loss) and two sacks in 2025, per Sports Reference. Contract includes $280,000 guaranteed.
Invited to tryout during rookie minicamp
LB James Jackson, Virginia
6-3, 200 lbs
Reported by: Aaron Wilson
Note: Recorded 255 tackles, four sacks, and an interception throughout his college career, per Sports Reference.
WR Matt Henry, Western Kentucky
6-1, 180 lbs
Reported by: Aaron Wilson
Note: Recorded 55 catches for 888 yards and six touchdowns in 2025, per Sports Reference.
K Ethan Sanchez, Houston
5-9, 192 lbs
Reported by: Ryan Fowler
Note: Connected on all 21 of 26 field-goal attempts and all 43 extra-point attempts in 2025. He has reportedly accepted the rookie minicamp invite.
DB Colby Humphrey, Washington State
5-11, 185lb
Reported by: Aaron Wilson
Note: Recorded 53 tackles and two interceptions in 2025, per Sports Reference.
DB Darian "Duce" Chestnut, Syracuse
6-0, 195 lbs
Reported by: Ryan Fowler
Note: Recorded 193 tackles in two seasons at Syracuse, and has six career interceptions, per Sports Reference.
LB Kalib Perry, Louisville
6-3, 230 lbs
Reported by: Aaron Wilson
Note: Recorded a career-high 55 tackles and an interception in 2025, per Sports Reference.
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