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Packers can capitalize on NFC rival's mistake and finally add the kind of competition they need at a premium position

Three years ago, the San Francisco 49ers made the move many Green Bay Packers fans expected their team to make, selecting edge defender Drake Jackson late in the second round.

NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / May 10

49ers release second-round pick, could Commanders' reunion be coming?

The Washington Commanders have a second-round pick from a previous NFL Draft in town for their rookie minicamp as a tryout invite in defensive lineman Ross Blacklock.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / May 10

49ers Cut Recent 2nd-Round Defensive Lineman for Failed Physical

Sometimes an NFL team has to admit that they made a mistake when they picked a certain player in a draft, and that is exactly what the San Francisco 49ers just did.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 9

49ers waive former top draft pick Drake Jackson

Drake Jackson recently vowed to silence his critics in 2025. If that happens, it won't be in a San Francisco 49ers uniform. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the team is waiving the former second-round pick—their top selection in the 2022 NFL Draft.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / May 9

49ers to waive DE Drake Jackson

A knee injury has sidetracked Drake Jackson‘s career, and the former second-round pick will no longer move forward as a 49er. The team is waiving the young defensive end, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 5

Former 49ers top draft pick vows to wreak havoc in 2025

One of the San Francisco 49ers' former top draft picks is determined not to be overlooked amid the team's dramatic offseason overhaul along the defensive line.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 5

49ers DE Drake Jackson Vows to Play and Make an Impact in 2025

The 49ers could have reinforcements on the way. Drake Jackson, who tore the patellar tendon in his knee in November of 2023 and hasn't played since, posted on Instagram today that he vows to play in 2025.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 11

Have the 49ers Given Up on Defensive End Drake Jackson?

This year, the 49ers might spend their first-round pick on a defensive end as if Drake Jackson doesn't exist. Because for all intents and purposes, he might be the invisible man in the 49ers' facility.

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San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / February 28

Drake Jackson Faces Potential Career-Ending Decision

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Drake Jackson has been dealing with serious injuries for the past two seasons. Jackson has been out of the lineup in San Francisco since Week 8 of the 2023 season after suffering a patellar tendon in his knee ...

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 20

49ers find pass-rushing help in CBS Sports mock draft

The San Francisco 49ers are currently projected to hold the 15th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Struggling to a 6-8 record, the injury-plagued team has several directions to consider with its first-round selection.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Wire / August 9

Injury on 49ers D-line opens door for fast-rising 2nd-year DE to carve out bigger role

The San Francisco 49ers suffered a tough blow to their defensive line Thursday when defensive end Drake Jackson went on season-ending IR. Jackson underwent offseason knee surgery and figured to be a key piece of the 49ers defensive line rotation in his third season.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 8

San Francisco loses key defensive player for season

Defensive end Drake Jackson will not play for the 49ers this season, as the team placed him on the reserve physically unable to perform list on Thursday.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / August 8

San Francisco 49ers set to sign UFL standout to address edge rush void left by Drake Jackson

The United Football League is becoming a successful pipeline for talent that has flown under the radar to get a shot in the NFL, and one of the stars of the UFL's 2024 season is getting a second chance with the San Francisco 49ers.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 11

49ers DE out for season

Drake Jackson will be sidelined for the 2024 campaign as he continues to recover from a knee injury.

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Have the 49ers Given Up on Drake Jackson?

It wasn't long ago that the 49ers had big plans for Drake Jackson. He was their top draft pick in 2022 -- they took him in Round 2, and he had just turned 21.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 26, 2024

Drake Jackson expects to be ready during 49ers' offseason program

There were high expectations for San Francisco 49ers defensive end Drake Jackson following an offseason transformation last year. Starting the season with three sacks against the Pittsburgh Steelers only heightened those expectations.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 10, 2024

49ers' Drake Jackson undergoes surgery, vows comeback

It appears that injured San Francisco 49ers defensive end Drake Jackson has recently undergone surgery. Jackson shared a post on Instagram with the caption, "I'll be back [with] a vengeance!" Jackson has been on injured reserve since November 11 due to a knee injury.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 14, 2023