49ers Draft Day 3: Value Picks, Depth, and Flexibility

0:00It's April 27. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. The San Francisco 49ers wrapped up their 2025 draft on day 3 with some smart value grabs after trading around to stockpile. Picks. They snag defensive tackle Grayson Halton at pick 107 in round 4, a twitchy pass rusher who fits their need for quickness up front. Since their sacks ranked dead last last season, then latent that round they added offensive lineman Carver Willis from Kansas State at pick 127, a speedy zone blocker who, my slide inside to guard, they kept wheeling and dealing. Trading pick 133 to Baltimore for pick 154 plus a 2027, sixth rounder, which is rare future ammo in a so-so draft class. Right after at pick 139 still in round 4, they took cornerback Ephesians Prysoc, a tall 6-foot-3 athlete with a 4. 4.540 and big vertical, definitely a project but good value off the board.

1:03Fans and analysts are buzzing that these day 3 moves deviated from mock drafts, but hit needs hard, like bolstering the D-Lime rotation and OL. Depth behind vets Halton compliments their power guys while the corners and linebackers add special teams Spark and long-term upside, especially with coach Rahim. Morris mixing body types, later in round 5, after flipping linebacker D winters for the pick, they grabbed safety-turned linebacker Jaden Dugger at 154, an athletic special teamer to develop under Johnny Holland. They closed with Gar Prospect Enrique Cruz Jr. at 179, a powerful 6-foot-5, 315 pounder who could, compete inside right away. Overall, these picks give the Niners flexibility and depth without overreaching, setting up a revamped line that could surprise come training camp.