San Francisco 49ers
2026 NFL Draft Recap: San Francisco 49ers
After trading their original first-round pick (No. 27 to Miami) to acquire additional Day 2 capital, the 49ers focused their draft on rebuilding depth at multiple defensive positions and reinforcing the offensive line. Eight selections in total, with wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling headlining the class.
Players to Watch
The San Francisco 49ers' highest-impact 2026 draft picks — the rookies most likely to make immediate contributions and the ones to follow heading into training camp:
De'Zhaun Stribling
Round 2, Pick 33The 49ers' first selection of the draft after trading out of the back half of Round 1 to acquire this pick from the Jets. Stribling provides Brock Purdy with another reliable target alongside Brandon Aiyuk, with the size profile (6'2") and contested-catch ability that complements Deebo Samuel's run-after-catch game. Expected to compete for snaps immediately in three-receiver sets.
Full San Francisco 49ers Draft Class
| Round | Pick | Player | Pos. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 33 | De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | Ole Miss |
| 3 | 70 | Romello Height | EDGE | Texas Tech |
| 3 | 90 | Kaelon Black | RB | Indiana |
| 4 | 107 | Gracen Halton | DT | Oklahoma |
| 4 | 127 | Carver Willis | OT | Washington |
| 4 | 139 | Ephesians Prysock | CB | Washington |
| 5 | 154 | Jaden Dugger | LB | Louisiana |
| 5 | 179 | Enrique Cruz | OT | Kansas |