49ers' Draft Focus: Kickers & Wide Receivers

On April 3rd, the San Francisco 49ers are about a month from the 2026 NFL draft, holding

six picks, including four in the fourth, round.

They've had a solid off season with key free agent signings and a trade for defensive

tackle, Osa Odi Hazua, leaving just a handful of spots to fill.

Teams ramp up pre-drav business this time of year, and the 49ers have hosted six top

prospects according to reports that includes offensive tackle, Travis Burke from Memphis,

wide receivers, Omar Cooper Jr. from Indiana, Denzel Boston from Washington, Jordan Hudson,

from SMU, and Casey Concepcion from Texas Tech, plus Edge Russia Romello height from Texas

Tech.

Wide receiver stands out as a big focus here, even after adding Mike Evans and Christian

Kirk in free agency.

It shows their scouting best player available at their 27th overall spot, covering all

bases like pros do.

But the real curve ball is their interest in Houston Kicker Ethan Sanchez, a Lou Groza

semi-finalist and all big 12 honorable mention who went nine.

Of 12 at Pro Day, reporters note the Eagles, commanders, Falcons, and 49ers checking

him out hard.

This raises eyebrows since they just extended Eddie Pinierro to a four year 17 million

dollar deal with 10 million guaranteed, and he's locked.

In through 2027, still, multiple sources buzzing about Sanchez means their thorough, may

be planning ahead for depth as draft A-nears.

That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI.

I'm Corey with the story.