49ers Draft: Pass Rush & WRs Top Priority

0:00It's April 9th. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI, Your Gridiron Update. I'm Corey with the story. The San Francisco 49ers are ramping up for the 2026 NFL Draft, with General Manager, John Lynch and Coach Kyle Shanahan burning through their 30 in-person visits and private workouts. Their draft board kicks off at the 27th overall pick, and even after a busy free agency, they're hunting long-term starters at WIDE. Offensive tackle, and the defensive line. There's zeroing in on pass catchers hard in those top visits, signaling a push for a young alpha receiver to anchor the room down the line. Think big-body targets and versatile yards after catch threats who can take over games. Fans and analysts see this as a response to last year's pass rush struggles, where depth was thin, and Trent Williams hitting 38 means they, need an offensive line air pronto. These moves could reshape the roster for years. Private workouts highlight defensive linemen with quick bursts and sack upside, plus offensive

1:03linemen grinding on versatility via zoomchets. With just two top 100 picks, the 27th and round 1 and 58th in round 2. They got to be surgical, leaning on later round 4. Selections for depth. All this points to a draft where receivers might tempt a 27, but bolstering the front 7 feels urgent too, keeping the Niners in. Contention.