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Kyle Shanahan adds fuel to NFC West rivalry with strong take after controversial 49ers and Seahawks draft decisions

San Francisco selected Kaelon Black late in the third round, two full rounds after Seattle selected Jadarian Price with their first pick in the draft. The San Francisco 49ers had a controversial draft decision late on Day 2, taking running back Kaelon Black with the 90th overall pick, in the third round.

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Brandon Aiyuk looks like a summer trade now that the 49ers finally sound ready to move on

When John Lynch says, ‘Give us a call’, he is not trying to hide the direction of the conversation anymore. The 49ers sound like a team that has stopped treating a Brandon Aiyuk trade as a possibility and started treating it as the likely endgame.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / May 1

49ers' Shanahan shares massive Week 1 Kittle injury update

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan shares massive Week 1 George Kittle injury update

Kittle hasn't hidden that he wants to return to the lineup for Week 1 of the 2026 regular season after he suffered a torn Achilles tendon in a January playoff game.

The 'Active 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

Nick Martin News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 30

49ers Linebacker Nick Martin Is Officially on Notice After the Draft

The discussion around the San Francisco 49ers has been reaching in this year's draft, but one name that should be added to the discussion is a reach that they made last year.

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The 'Passing TD leaders by NFL franchise' quiz

How many of the career leaders for passing touchdowns for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

The 'Active NFL passing YPG leaders' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 30

Where the 49ers' Draft Process Falls Short

I’m higher on this draft than most; I believe De’Zhaun Stribling, Romello Height, Gracen Halton, and Ephesians Prysock will be contributors. My concern is with the priorities that led to the other picks.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / April 30

Two 49ers draft picks invited to NFLPA Rookie Premiere

NFLPA Rookie Premiere invitations are out, and two San Francisco 49ers rookies are headed to Los Angeles. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, the NFLPA has invited 42 members of the 2026 draft class to its annual event, scheduled for May 14–17.

Brandon Aiyuk News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 30

The 49ers are Embarrassing Themselves by Holding Onto Brandon Aiyuk

The NFL draft was the prime chance for the San Francisco 49ers to execute a trade for Brandon Aiyuk. That is when every team across the league is working the phones and brokering deals.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / April 30

NFL.com ranks 49ers' 2026 draft class shockingly low

The San Francisco 49ers received a wide range of grades for their eight selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, with evaluations spanning from an A- to a D-, depending on the outlet.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 30

1 free agent 49ers must sign after failing to fix problem in 2026 NFL Draft

Year in and year out, the San Francisco 49ers play like Super Bowl contenders. However, injuries have regularly been their demise. The team certainly could have won Super Bowl 58 if the injury bug hadn’t bitten.

Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / April 30

Shanahan: 49ers ranked Kaelon Black as the No. 2 RB on their draft board

Many believe the San Francisco 49ers valued running back Kaelon Black far higher than the consensus—and that became clear when the team selected him in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft (No.

San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30

Kyle Shanahan gives hopeful George Kittle injury update

The San Francisco 49ers are sure hoping that star tight end George Kittle can be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. Kittle suffered a torn Achilles tendon in the 49ers’ Wild Card game against the Philadelphia Eagles, and now, head coach Kyle Shanahan said the goal is that the tight end will be ready to start the season.

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25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / April 30

49ers debate: What constitutes a 'reach' in the draft?

The San Francisco 49ers have been roundly criticized for, in the minds of many, "reaching" for a number of their draft picks. The most often cited are their first three: wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling, edge rusher Romello Height, and running back Kaelon Black.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 30

49ers bold predictions for 2026 NFL Draft class during rookie season

Following a flurry of trades, the San Francisco 49ers ended the 2026 NFL Draft with eight new players to add to their offseason rosters. The 49ers were one of the few teams to relinquish their first-round selection and did not make a pick until taking Ole Miss receiver De’Zhaun Stribling with the first pick of the second round.

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The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 30

3 49ers Rookies That are Least Likely to Make the Final Roster

Not every player drafted this year by the San Francisco 49ers will make the final roster. As Kyle Shanahan said, it’s going to be a challenge for all eight of their draft picks to do so.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / April 30

Kyle Shanahan: 49ers TE George Kittle still eyeing Week 1 return

The San Francisco 49ers suffered a major setback in the Wild Card playoff round against the Philadelphia Eagles. Although the team came away with the win, they lost one of their most important offensive weapons when tight end George Kittle suffered an Achilles injury.

Osa Odighizuwa News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 30

49ers Complete Osa Odighizuwa Trade After Draft Pick Is Made

The San Francisco 49ers' trade for Osa Odighizuwa has officially been finalized. With the Dallas Cowboys making the 92nd overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, the deal is officially a player-for-player swap, and there are no more loose ends to the deal.

Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / April 30

Kyle Shanahan: 49ers would have drafted De'Zhaun Stribling in Round 1

The San Francisco 49ers raised eyebrows with their first selection of the 2026 NFL Draft, taking wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling in the second round, with the No.

Brandon Aiyuk News / Yardbarker / April 29