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Experts predict 49ers picks after Round 1 exit in 2026 NFL Draft

The San Francisco 49ers reshaped their draft board on Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft, executing trades with the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets to move out of the first round, and increasing their pick total to seven.

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49ers Mock Draft for Days 2 & 3 of the NFL Draft: Who is the Pick at 33?

The San Francisco 49ers went the entire first round and did not make a single selection. It makes for a more Friday, as they went from one pick in Rounds 2 and 3, to three of them.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / April 24

49ers exploring trade-down options from No. 33 pick in 2026 NFL Draft

The San Francisco 49ers entered the 2026 NFL Draft with six selections but reshaped their board on Thursday night. After executing two trades—one with the Miami Dolphins and another with the New York Jets—the 49ers moved out of the first round and into the No.

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49ers create $11.6M in cap space by restructuring Osa Odighizuwa's contract

The San Francisco 49ers remain focused on evaluating their options in the 2026 NFL Draft, but they also carved out time this week for a key salary-cap move.

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The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Dane Brugler all link Ty Simpson with one team

Predraft visit fuels speculation regarding certain Cardinals move

Panthers may be hoping this offensive weapon falls to them in first round of NFL Draft

Jermod McCoy hit with massive injury red flag days before NFL Draft

Mel Kiper Jr., Dane Brugler share huge predictions about blockbuster Cowboys, Browns NFL Draft trade

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The Player the 49ers Most Likely Will Draft with the 33rd Pick

No picks on Day 1 of the NFL draft were made by the San Francisco 49ers. Instead, they chose to trade out of the round and recoup/strengthen their picks.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 24

49ers GM can't hide his joy after Rams' Ty Simpson decision

The Los Angeles Rams made one of the boldest moves in an otherwise uneventful first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

NFL executives share strong reactions to Rams selecting QB Ty Simpson in NFL Draft

Rams make Matthew Stafford point 'clear' after drafting QB Ty Simpson

First-round QB Ty Simpson in best possible situation with Rams

The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / April 24

49ers seem to accept Mac Jones reality amid NFL Draft, trade speculation

While speaking with reporters after the 49ers moved out of the draft's first round via a pair of trades, San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated that he has accepted the reality of the situation regarding Jones' status for the 2026 season.

The 'Passing leaders by NFL team' quiz

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2 Reasons the 49ers Were Wise to Trade Out of the First Round

For the first time since 2023, the San Francisco 49ers did not make a first round draft selection. The 49ers elected to trade down not once, but twice, to lead them out of the first round.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / April 24

49ers Draft Party: Fans Want the Trenches

This past Thursday, I was back at Levi's Stadium taking in the energy at the 49ers' annual Draft Party. From longtime Faithful to first-time attendees, the building was buzzing with opinions on who the San Francisco 49ers should target in this year's draft.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / April 24

Grading the Trade: San Francisco 49ers pulled off two trades that should set the stage for their entire 2026 NFL Draft class

The San Francisco 49ers and general manager John Lynch pulled off not one, but two trades on opening night of the 2026 NFL Draft. They left without any players, but they may have set themselves up for success the rest of the way.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / April 24

49ers' Kyle Shanahan 'really surprised' no team made trade offer for Mac Jones

After the San Francisco 49ers moved out of Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft via a pair of trades, head coach Kyle Shanahan addressed quarterback Mac Jones' future when asked by Tim Kawakami of The San Francisco Standard whether he still expects Jones to be on the roster in 2026.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / April 24

49ers trade out of Round 1: Lynch and Shanahan explain the decision

The San Francisco 49ers entered the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 27 overall pick but did not make a selection on Thursday night, ultimately trading out of the first round.