
The San Francisco 49ers are an interesting case of a talented football team that could be nearing the end of their winning window. Head coach Kyle Shanahan has proven to be one of the very best in the league, and as long as he is leading the 49ers, they are going to have a chance to make a run. When quarterback Brock Purdy and the rest of the team are healthy, they are quite good, but that injury bug has plagued them too often over the last couple of years.
In order to keep that winning window open as long as possible, general manager John Lynch must continue to hit on draft picks. The 2026 NFL Draft is another opportunity to replenish the roster, and there is value to be found throughout the seven rounds. In the latest 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft, the 49ers were able to find Purdy a new passing game weapon, as well as an heir apparent to All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams.
Both were accomplished, and then some, during the mock draft.
Lemon has been outstanding in 2025 for USC, becoming one of the very best playmakers in all of college football. While he makes a majority of his plays from the slot, Lemon has enough explosiveness and physicality to make plays on the outside as well. He’s an all-around playmaker that would be dynamic in the 49er offense.
You’re still too low on Makai Lemon pic.twitter.com/fH8iSabKka
— Ryan Roberts (@RiseNDraft) October 6, 2025
With Trent Williams nearing the end of his legendary career, someone like Shelton could be the heir apparent at left tackle. He’s also talented enough to at least challenge Colton McKivitz at right tackle at some point as well. Shelton is a gifted athlete who has very real upside as his power profile continues to develop.
Excellent work from the Penn State offensive line on this Nicholas Singleton (#10) long run. Two critical backside cutoffs from LT Drew Shelton (#66) on DT Derrick Harmon, and LG Olaivavega Ioane (#71) on LB Bryce Boettcher. pic.twitter.com/4RGbpAdBrZ
— Ryan Roberts (@RiseNDraft) June 6, 2025
Incredibly powerful with outstanding effort, Sapp might never be a high-volume sack artist, but he is also a very important football player. At this point in the draft, you are looking for players who upgrade the room. Sapp is also the type of player who can rush some inside in obvious passing situations.
If you think back to the 2023 college football season, Davis was considered one of the top cornerbacks in the country. He struggled mightily in 2024 with Arizona before reuniting with head coach Jeff Fisch this season. At over 6-3 with very long arms, Davis is a really impressive athlete for the position who could be a great value in this spot.
Jackson is a massive interior defensive lineman who has flashes of big-time moments. He isn’t, however, nearly consistent enough right now and disappears far too often. If you can get Jackson to be the best version of himself more often, there is some starter upside to work with.
The talent for Wilson is easy to see, but he just hasn’t taken the step most hoped for in 2025. He is a really gifted mover, possessing the foot speed and range to make plays all over the field. There is developmental upside here, but Wilson shouldn’t be depended on for much more than special teams right now.
Georgia could have best LB duo in CFB in 2025, and both bring huge upside for the 2026 NFL Draft.
— Ryan Roberts (@RiseNDraft) June 19, 2025
CJ Allen (#3) - Roquan Smith clone… densely built with downhill explosiveness. + range, tremendous eyes.
Raylen Wilson (#5) - rangier of the two. More of a guesser, huge upside. pic.twitter.com/r3w2Kfc3dW
Anderson has been a bit banged up so far in 2025, but when he’s been healthy over the last couple of years, he’s been tremendous. He’s a smaller wide receiver at around 5-8 and 180 pounds, but Anderson is dynamic after the catch. That’s something that is typically valued in the Kyle Shanahan offense.
At over 6-6 and 250 pounds, Raridon is a big athlete who moves extremely well overall. He also has effort as a blocker, which brings a solid baseline as a football player. Medicals will be the big question mark for Raridon with multiple knee injuries in his past.
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