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49ers draft outlook: Field Yates highlights pass-rusher options in Round 1

49ers draft outlook: Field Yates highlights pass-rusher options in Round 1

ESPN analyst Field Yates' latest mock draft projects the San Francisco 49ers selecting former Auburn edge rusher Keldric Faulk at No. 27 overall. With pass rush viewed as a major need, the fit makes sense after the defense managed just 20 sacks last season—the fewest in the NFL.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / April 13
49ers draft plans: Field Yates outlines offensive tackle options in Rounds 1-4

49ers draft plans: Field Yates outlines offensive tackle options in Rounds 1-4

ESPN analyst Field Yates recently joined NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco on the 49ers Talk podcast to break down San Francisco's strategy entering the 2026 NFL Draft, which begins next week.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / April 13
49ers Throwback: Inside the Forgotten 1987 Season and the Playoff Collapse vs. Vikings

49ers Throwback: Inside the Forgotten 1987 Season and the Playoff Collapse vs. Vikings

Many fans believed the San Francisco 49ers were on track for a potential Super Bowl three-peat in the 1990 season, but forgot about the 1987 season. A strike shortened the 1987 season, and for 24 days, many players refused to cross the picket lines, while replacement players were used early in the season.

Kyle Shanahan News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 13
This Round Has Been a Goldmine for the 49ers Under Kyle Shanahan

This Round Has Been a Goldmine for the 49ers Under Kyle Shanahan

Quickly approaching their tenth year as head coach and general manager of the San Francisco 49ers, respectively, Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch have made some incredible Day 3 selections on the final day of the NFL Draft.

Stephon Gilmore News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most INT's in a first NFL start' quiz
The '2024-25 NFL interceptions leaders' quiz
The 'Longest NFL receptions of 2025' quiz
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / April 13
What's the 49ers' biggest draft mistake?

What's the 49ers' biggest draft mistake?

When discussing the biggest draft mistakes in San Francisco 49ers history, one recent move often comes to mind. In 2021, general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan made a blockbuster trade, surrendering multiple first-round picks to move up to No.

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

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.

NFL Draft intel: Carnell Tate's stock soaring, pass-rusher debate, more
Steelers eyeing small-school standout who could be a hidden gem
Steelers' potential 2026 NFL Draft plans contradict claims about QB Will Howard
Concerns surrounding Rueben Bain Jr. may work in Cowboys' favor
Jeremiyah Love hypes fellow Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price ahead of draft
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / April 13
49ers' biggest need ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft? CBS Sports' call may surprise you

49ers' biggest need ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft? CBS Sports' call may surprise you

The San Francisco 49ers have multiple needs to address heading into the 2026 NFL Draft. Most observers point to pass rush and the offensive line as top priorities.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 13
The 49ers Would Be Wise Not to Draft These Offensive Tackles

The 49ers Would Be Wise Not to Draft These Offensive Tackles

The San Francisco 49ers may be interested in drafting an offensive tackle in the 2026 NFL draft. While there are some options worth considering the team may also want to avoid certain players.  Miller is a great prospect and may even be worthy of getting selected before pick 27.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / April 13
49ers reportedly make big move amid Trent Williams contract dispute

49ers reportedly make big move amid Trent Williams contract dispute

The San Francisco 49ers and star left tackle Trent Williams have spent the offseason involved in a contract dispute.

49ers draft strategy: What if someone unexpected falls?
Niners' Kyle Juszczyk doesn't understand this about Brock Purdy takes
Richard Sherman shares what 49ers' offense must do to beat Seahawks' defense in 2026
The '2023 NFL AP second-team All-Pro' quiz
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / April 13
Niners' Kyle Juszczyk doesn't understand this about Brock Purdy takes

Niners' Kyle Juszczyk doesn't understand this about Brock Purdy takes

Juszczyk made it known that he feels Purdy has earned more love than he often gets from pockets of fans and analysts. 

Richard Sherman shares what 49ers' offense must do to beat Seahawks' defense in 2026
Do the 49ers have 'a type' when it comes to drafting in the first two rounds? And will that change in 2026?
The '3-passing, 2-rushing TD games' quiz
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 12
Kyle Juszczyk Demands More Respect for 49ers QB Brock Purdy

Kyle Juszczyk Demands More Respect for 49ers QB Brock Purdy

2026 will mark Brock Purdy’s fifth season in the NFL after he took over as the San Francisco 49ers’ starting quarterback midway through his rookie campaign in 2022.

Marques Sigle News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 12
Marques Sigle Shares Poignant Story After Being Drafted by 49ers

Marques Sigle Shares Poignant Story After Being Drafted by 49ers

Ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft, Marques Sigle, who was drafted last year, shared a heartwarming story about the moment the San Francisco 49ers selected him.

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

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
Myles Garrett News / 49ers Webzone / April 12
49ers wishful thinking? What's the starting price for a Myles Garrett trade?

49ers wishful thinking? What's the starting price for a Myles Garrett trade?

There's no question the San Francisco 49ers would love to add defensive end Myles Garrett to their front in 2026. Then again, so would nearly every team in the NFL.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 12
1 Wide Receiver 49ers Should Hope Falls to Them in First Round

1 Wide Receiver 49ers Should Hope Falls to Them in First Round

It's difficult to say what player the San Francisco 49ers will draft in the first round with their 27th pick. Picking at the end of a round leaves a ton of possibilities to fathom.

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The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz
 The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz
The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz
 The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz
The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz
 The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz
The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz
 The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 12
49ers Veteran Feels He’s Still Developing After 13 Seasons

49ers Veteran Feels He’s Still Developing After 13 Seasons

The San Francisco 49ers roster is ageing more and more year on year, and it's perhaps an area they need to work on, especially offensively. But for one player in particular who is approaching 35, it feels as though there has been a lot of growth made in recent years.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 12

49ers 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup with pre-draft cycle ending

The San Francisco 49ers deserve credit for battling through adversity in 2025. San Francisco was dealt a mountain of injuries, but they still managed to make the playoffs with a 12-5 record.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / April 12
49ers mock draft roundup: Prospect meetings increase as Round 1 projections vary

49ers mock draft roundup: Prospect meetings increase as Round 1 projections vary

With the 2026 NFL Draft just 11 days away, it's time to revisit the latest projections for the San Francisco 49ers. A new wave of mock drafts offers differing strategies for how the team could approach the first round.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / April 12
49ers fan takeovers of SoFi Stadium leave Rams safety stunned

49ers fan takeovers of SoFi Stadium leave Rams safety stunned

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan insists the Los Angeles Rams lobbied to face his team in the NFL's first regular-season game in Melbourne, Australia.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 12
2 49ers Pre-Draft Visits Signal This Strategy in the 2026 NFL Draft

2 49ers Pre-Draft Visits Signal This Strategy in the 2026 NFL Draft

The San Francisco 49ers have been tied to draft prospects that are worth discussing before the 2026 NFL draft. Both SMU wide receivers Jordan Hudson and Texas Tech safety Cole Wisniewski are reportedly a part of the 49ers' 30 pre-draft visits.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / April 12
49ers draft strategy: What if someone unexpected falls?

49ers draft strategy: What if someone unexpected falls?

On Saturday, Marc Adams wrote an article on San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch's draft philosophy. Adams noted several things I did in February and predicts Lynch will follow his pattern of taking a defensive lineman and a wide receiver.

Mac Jones News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 12
NFL Expert Predicts Career Revival for 49ers QB Mac Jones

NFL Expert Predicts Career Revival for 49ers QB Mac Jones

Can San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones emulate the heroics of Sam Darnold and win a Super Bowl just two seasons after playing second fiddle to Brock Purdy?

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 12
Roger Goodell squashes Kyle Shanahan’s dismay of 49ers’ Australia game

Roger Goodell squashes Kyle Shanahan’s dismay of 49ers’ Australia game

The San Francisco 49ers will start the 2026 regular season with a huge game. San Francisco will travel to Australia for a divisional matchup against Los Angeles.

John Lynch News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 12
The Best Guards for the 49ers at Every Pick in the 2026 NFL Draft

The Best Guards for the 49ers at Every Pick in the 2026 NFL Draft

John Lynch said that the team plans to add one more left guard to the starting competition this offseason and that it would likely come via the 2026 NFL draft.

Roger Goodell News / HITC / April 11
How Roger Goodell reacted to 49ers head coach questioning playing NFL games in Australia

How Roger Goodell reacted to 49ers head coach questioning playing NFL games in Australia

Roger Goodell has addressed concerns raised by San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan over the NFL’s plans to stage games in Australia, offering a measured response to the growing debate.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 11
Ty Simpson draws underwhelming comparison ahead of NFL Draft

Ty Simpson draws underwhelming comparison ahead of NFL Draft

Simpson's tape is impressive, especially in the first half of the season, but his physical limitations, limited experience and underwhelming post-injury game raise questions.

QB Ty Simpson gets more bad news about 2026 NFL Draft
The 'No. 1-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz
NFL GM lashes out at Ty Simpson draft 'propaganda'
First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?
Ty Simpson setting himself up for awkward Will Levis-type situation
San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 10
Roger Goodell calls out Kyle Shanahan's complaints about playing overseas

Roger Goodell calls out Kyle Shanahan's complaints about playing overseas

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is not feeling particularly sympathetic toward San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan’s complaints about the team’s international games in 2026.

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