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49ers draft rewind: 2018 — The last time the Niners drafted an offensive tackle in the first round

Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via 2018 was good for a hot minute Every year around draft time we like to look at the ghosts of drafts past with the San Francisco 49ers and reflect on the players allocated from the draft. We luckily have video of each draft thanks to YouTube poster and 49ers fan Marvin49. We’ll be looking at every year during the Kyle Shanahan era up to 2023. Today it’s 2018 (video linked). Once this draft was in the books, you would look at this class thinking some big things were coming. The 49ers just came off a nice five-game winning...

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49ers address the trenches in 7-round ESPN mock draft

Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via A reach in the first two rounds, some might say It’s mock draft season, and ESPN released a seven-round mock that should help us get familiar with some names and positions the San Francisco 49ers could be targeting. Let’s jump right into pick No. 31: Jordan Morgan, G/OT, Arizona The 49ers were active in free agency, but they didn’t do much regarding the offensive line, which struggled throughout the postseason. To me, that signals that the front office sees the draft class as a good opportunity to build there. Morgan...

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Golden Nuggets: less than a month til the draft

Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Thursday, March 28th, 2024 York, 49ers bracing for inevitable Purdy contract extension “I think it’s a good problem when your quarterback is one of your highest-paid guys on your team and in the league,” 49ers CEO Jed York said Tuesday when NBC Sports Bay Area asked about Purdy’s future contract at the NFL Annual Meeting. “So, there’s a lot of planning that goes into it.” 49ers’ Jed York prepared to open vault for Brock Purdy’s looming payday (paywall) “York commiserated with Collinsworth on Monday night during a...

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One ESPN analyst believes the 49ers should add a defensive tackle at pick 31

Photo by Don Juan Moore/ Mike Tannebaum worked with Kris Kocurek on the Miami Dolphins, so he knows who the 49ers defensive line coach would like. With the NFL draft a month away, there is a mad scramble to complete mock drafts and connect the dots between franchises, needs, and meetings with prospects. Mike Tannenbaum, former New York Jets GM, EVP of the Miami Dolphins, and current ESPN analyst, has released his latest mock draft and selected defensive tackle Braden Fiske from Florida State at pick 31. I asked Tannenbaum to elaborate on his thought process and, before...

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Looking back at the 7 players drafted at No. 31 overall during Kyle Shanahan’s tenure

Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/ The 49ers were one of the picks. But this list may not instill confidence. The San Francisco 49ers own the No. 31 selection in the 2024 NFL Draft. They could trade up if a prospect they covet falls in the draft — likely due to a run on a specific position, namely, quarterback. There’s also the possibility of the Niners trading out of the first round if a team makes an offer they cannot refuse. Today, we’ll act as if the 49ers will stand pat at No. 31 and look back to see who was selected with the second to last pick in...

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Draft Profile: Jordan Morgan, OT, Arizona

Photo by Christian Petersen/ Looking at a potential option for the 49ers at the end of the first round The 49ers have been linked to several draft prospects heading into the NFL draft, in particular, several offensive linemen. There is the possibility the 49ers can move up in the first round also, rather than stay pat at pick 31. Let’s take a look at Jordan Morgan, offensive tackle from Arizona. Height: 6’5” Weight: 311 Hands: 10 7/8 Arms: 32 7/8 Span: 81 2/8 40: 5.04 (Combine) Ten-yard split: 1.70 (Combine) Vertical: 28 Broad: 110 Morgan played 2,404 snaps at...

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Should the 49ers sign a safety in free agency?

Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports The safety market is still rich with talent two weeks into free agency. The San Francisco 49ers made a number of signings through the first wave of free agency, choosing to value depth over a splash in their approach. In doing so, the 49ers have positioned themselves in a good place ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft, which will be a crucial period for both the team’s immediate success and ability to contend in the future. However, San Francisco still may not be done in free agency, as there are a number of talented players still awaiting...

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On the Chiefs’ Draft Board: Texas Tech cornerback Rayshad Williams

Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports With L’Jarius Sneed out of the fold, look for Kansas City to take on or two cornerbacks in the NFL Draft. According to Bleacher Report’s Ryan Fowler, the Kansas City Chiefs were among the NFL teams that recently with Texas Tech cornerback Rayshad Williams during the Hula Bowl (college all-star game) in Orlando, Florida. 6’3” CB Rayshad Williams (Texas Tech) received heavy attention down at Hula, a source said. Former UCLA transfer met with the 49ers, Packers, Chiefs, Bears, Dolphins, Seahawks, Cowboys and Colts. Allowed a...

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Golden Nuggets: Should the 49ers trade up in the first round?

Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Monday, March 25th, 2024 49ers’ free agency moves put them in excellent position to take stunning gamble in 2024 NFL Draft “Despite the disappointing numbers, [Chop] Robinson has almost every trait the 49ers look for in their edge pass rushers. While he does not have the desired arm length — his 32.5-inch arms are only in the 12th percentile for edge rushers — Robinson possesses the attribute that is top of the list for the 49ers covet at the position and could make him very hard for them to turn down. Robinson has an...

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49ers lost a draft pick because they overpaid a player $75,000 and he didn't give it back

The unnamed player did not give the money back when the 49ers asked.

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Brenden Rice on father Jerry Rice’s legacy & playing for the 49ers | All Facts No Brakes

Brenden Rice, former USC wide receiver and son of Jerry Rice, joins Keyshawn Johnson on the All Facts No Brakes podcast ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft where he reveals his thoughts on playing for the San Francisco 49ers. Rice said: “It’d be cool, but my dad already built a legacy there.” Rice goes onto share some advice he received from his Hall of Fame father and Keyshawn shares some game as well.

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Monday mock draft roundup: Post-free agency overreactions

Photo by Jacob Kupferman/ Secondary need in the first round The bulk of NFL free agency has come and gone. So we can finally start to properly overreact to mock drafts! The Eagles have locked themselves into drafting a cornerback at some point in the draft. Most everyone agrees that will be in the 1st. Charles Robinson and Nate Tice, Yahoo 31st via trade with the 49ers CB Kamari Lassiter, Georgia Another Georgia cornerback for Howie Roseman to obsess over. Hopefully, this one is a hit because the Eagles really need an infusion of young, quality talent at...

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49ers Draft Rewind: 2017

Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/ A look back at the last few drafts the 49ers have had. This was the first for Kyle Shanahan. Every year around draft time we like to look at the ghosts of drafts past with the San Francisco 49ers and reflect on the players allocated from the draft. We luckily have video of each draft thanks to YouTube poster and 49ers fan Marvin49. We’ll be looking at every year during the Kyle Shanahan era up to 2023. Today it’s 2017. Once upon a time, this draft was up-and-coming, a refreshing change from the predictable sludge 49ers fans were used to in...

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Patriots draft profile: Luke McCaffrey offers more than a big name

Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports The brother of 49ers star Christian McCaffrey is a Day 3 wide receiver prospect. Pro football blood runs through the veins of the McCaffrey family. Ed is a former wide receiver and three-time Super Bowl champion, while his sons Christian and Max also made the jump to the NFL: the former is a star running back for the San Francisco 49ers, the latter bounced around the league and is currently an offensive assistant for the Miami Dolphins. Will draft hopeful Luke McCaffrey follow those footsteps and keep the family tradition alive? He will get...

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Golden Nuggets: 33 days until the NFL draft

Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 What will 49ers do to shore up the offense? Four positions they still need to address (paywall) “ At the combine, general manager John Lynch praised the Packers for drafting two impactful tight ends last year — Luke Musgrave (second round) and Tucker Kraft (third) — while noting the importance of having multiple productive players at the position. “I think it can really make your team better when you find — and it’s not just one anymore — you need a couple,” Lynch said. “It’s a real...

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Should Rams still draft a quarterback after signing Jimmy Garoppolo?

Photo by Maddie Meyer/ Should quarterback be an option for the Rams on day two of the NFL Draft? The Los Angeles Rams addressed the backup quarterback position by signing former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Jimmy Garoppolo in free agency. While Garoppolo doesn’t give off a lot of excitement, he is a quarterback that knows the system and has proven that he can win games with the right supporting case. The issue with Garoppolo is that not only is he past his prime, he doesn’t give the Rams much of a future at the position. Stetson Bennett may never have been a...

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The 49ers have positioned themselves to prioritize best player available in the draft

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The 49ers need to hit on the upcoming NFL Draft after underwhelming so far over the last two years. This offseason, the San Francisco 49ers chose to go quantity over elite quality, electing against signing a big-name free agent and instead dishing out a number of mid-level contracts at several positions. In doing so, the 49ers addressed defensive line, cornerback, and linebacker, while re-signing or extending a few of their own players, putting together a sneaky good offseason. It was important for San Francisco to fill a number of their holes...

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Golden Nuggets: A new approach to free agency

Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Friday, March 22nd, 2024 Hutchinson: 49ers 3-Round Mock Draft: A mauler in the middle “This is a player that I feel overwhelming confidence will produce, and be a Day 1 problem. Folks at the Senior Bowl noted his performance as the most dominant on the defensive line. He matches up with anyone, at a position the 49ers still need depth, and youth. If you’re worried about not taking a tackle here, I get that. But I have trouble believing some of the high upside tackle prospects with freak athleticism (most are high pass-protection...

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49ers to host ‘YAC King’ on pre-draft visit

Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/ Plus, Jerry Rice’s son. According to Josh Edwards of CBS Sports, The San Francisco 49ers will host former Western Kentucky wide receiver Malachi Corley on a pre-draft visit. That’s not the only wideout the Niners have a scheduled visit with. The other one is a familiar name. USC’s Brenden Rice, yes, that Rice, completed a visit with San Francisco, per Justin Melo. Rice is from my neck of the Woods in Chandler, Arizona. I remember coaching against him in high school and writing scouting reports about him. He took a screen pass on the second...

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On the Chiefs’ Draft Board: Western Michigan edge Marshawn Kneeland

Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via The Chiefs scheduled a private visit with a dynamic defensive lineman from the MAC. With the 2024 NFL Draft just over a month away, the Kansas City Chiefs are finalizing their draft board. Bleacher Report’s Ryan Fowler reported one of the team’s top-30 visits was Western Michigan defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland. Western Michigan ED Marshawn Kneeland had a Top 30 visit with the Kansas City Chiefs, a source said. Kneeland also has 30s scheduled with the Saints, Bills, 49ers, Jaguars, Bucs, and Panthers.— Ryan Fowler...

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What to expect from these 4 free agency additions

Photo by Perry Knotts/ What will the role of the newest Niners’ be? Let’s talk about it. Before the NFL draft, the 49ers filled certain positions in free agency. The team signed defensive end Leonard Floyd, Yetur Gross-Matos, backup quarterback Josh Dobbs, and Isaac Yiadom to man the outside corner with Charvarius Ward. Floyd is an established veteran, but what can 49ers fans expect from all four additions? Leonard Floyd The former number nine overall pick heads into his ninth year in the NFL looking for his second Super Bowl ring. After spending his first four...

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Steelers Mock Draft: What if Pittsburgh traded for Brandon Aiyuk?

Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/ What the Steelers draft could look like if they acquired the star receiver There is a greater-than-zero chance that the Pittsburgh Steelers and Omar Khan stun the NFL world once again with yet another big-name trade. With all the talk over the last several days being centered around the Steelers’ potential interest in San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk, as well as Aiyuk himself posting directly at Mike Tomlin on X, Steelers fans are putting together their bulletin boards and connecting pieces trying to figure out what a trade...

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Report: College football’s ‘YAC King’ meeting with Seahawks in top 30 visit

Photo by Chris Graythen/ The numbers show that Malachi Corley is dangerous after the catch. One of college football’s best receivers in terms of yards after catch (YAC) has reportedly scheduled for a top 30 visit with the Seattle Seahawks. According to CBS Sports columnist Josh Edwards, Western Kentucky’s Malachi Corley has formal pre-draft visits lined up with several teams, including the Seahawks. Western Kentucky WR Malachi Corley has 30 visits set up with the Browns, Ravens, Steelers, Cowboys, Panthers, Buccaneers, Seahawks and 49ers, according to a source....

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Golden Nuggets: 36 days until the NFL draft

Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Wednesday, March 20th, 2024 Why 49ers know exactly what they’re getting in pass rusher Leonard Floyd (paywall) “Floyd, the No. 9 pick in 2016 by the Bears, has 58 sacks in his eight-season career, many of which have come from all-out effort. His refusal to stop chasing QBs until the whistle has led a host of his former coaches to describe him similarly. Last year, Buffalo head coach Sean McDermott noted Floyd’s “relentless effort.” McVay has hailed his “relentless passion.” Then-Chicago defensive coordinator Vic Fangio...

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49ers reach for an offensive tackle in Mel Kiper’s latest mock draft

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/ NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah had the Niners sticking staying on the defensive side of the ball.. It’s officially mock draft season now that we’ve had our annual week of fun with free agency. NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah and ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. both released mock drafts, so let’s go over who they selected for the San Francisco 49ers. Jeremiah had the Niners selecting a name we’ve seen a couple of times during this draft cycle: Pick 31 San Francisco 49ers, Chop Robinson Penn State · Edge · Junior The 49ers signed Leonard Floyd...

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Should the 49ers trade for Jets QB Zach Wilson?

Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports The 49ers are rumored to have interest in the Jets quarterback. The San Francisco 49ers have been in rumors about potentially trading for New York Jets Zach Wilson, who is expected to fetch only a late Day 3 pick in return. Wilson, the No. 2 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, has had a tumultuous NFL career with the Jets, throwing for 6,293 yards, 23 touchdowns, and 25 interceptions in 34 career games, while completing only 57 percent of his passes. The 49ers had interest in Wilson back before the 2021 NFL Draft, but ultimately didn’t get a...

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San Francisco 49ers docked 2025 fifth-round draft pick for accounting error

The San Francisco 49ers have forfeited a 2025 draft pick and had a 2024 fourth-round pick moved down four spots because of an accounting error regarding the salary cap.

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49ers forefit 2025 5th round pick; knocked down draft order in 4th round for ‘payroll accounting errors’

Photo by Michael Zagaris/ The 49ers also signed Brandon Parker, an offensive lineman from the Raiders. The San Francisco 49ers officially announced the signing of Leonard Floyd to a two-year deal and De’Vondre Campbell, Chase Lucas, offensive lineman Brandon Parker, and Isaac Yiadom to one-year deals. Parker is 6’8, 320 pounds, and a draftee by the then Oakland Raiders in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He has started 33 games and appeared in five. Parker started one game last season with Las Vegas. For the past three seasons, Parker has exclusively played...

Raiders & 49ers Coin Toss to Determine 9th Overall Pick in 2018 Draft | NFL Combine

Oakland Raiders Jon Gruden and Reggie McKenzie engage in a coin toss with San Francisco 49ers John Lynch and Rod Woodson to determine who gets the the 9th overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft. Watch full games with NFL Game Pass: https://www.nfl.com/gamepa