49ers Draft Edge Rusher & WR in Round 1

0:00On March 24, the San Francisco 49ers picked 27th and 58th overall in the 2026 NFL draft, so their early moves. Depend on how the board shakes out. ESPN analyst Field Yates mocked edge-rusher Keldrick Falk from Auburn to them at 27, followed by Alabama receiver Jeremy Bernard at 58. Falk stands 6-foot-6 and weighs 276 pounds, bringing versatility and strong run defense. His tape showed 7-sacks in 2024 dropping to two the next year, but at just under 21 years old by September, he has huge. Upside, as a project for their defensive line coaches, the 49ers need edge help, while Nidbosa and Mikel Williams recover from season ending injuries and Falk could provide a steady floor to keep. The past rush going, they might still add a veteran stopgap or grab another rusher later to bolster the group. Meanwhile, they signed veterans Mike Evans and Christian Kirk, this off-season, easing the pressure at receiver, which is why Yates waited until round.

1:03Two for Bernard, the smooth route runner transfer from Washington and posted 114 catches for 1,656 yards and 9 touchdowns over 27 games at Alabama. These picks target key needs on both sides of the ball, blending immediate stability with young talent to build around their core as the draft, approaches, NFL news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on game day.