49ers' Draft Strategy: Depth and Upside

0:00It's April 24th. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI and Ready for Kickoff. The San Francisco 49ers sat out the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, joining seven other teams without a selection there. Their turn comes early in the second round, so they will not have to wait too long to grab their first player of the year. Team execs sound locked in on their plan for that pick, feeling solid about the direction they are headed. They have studied the board and know exactly who fits their roster needs right now. Fans and analysts are buzzing about potential surprises since missing the first round these room for fresh strategies. It impacts how they build around their core stars, focusing on depth and future upside. Other squads with eyes on the same prospects could swoop in with trade offers during the long break before the second round kicks off. That might tempt the 49ers to slide back for more value. Drag some wheeling and dealing soon, as the draft heats up and everyone scrambles to land their targets.