49ers' Draft Strategy: Wide Receiver or Offensive Line?

0:00On April 9th, the San Francisco 49ers hold the 27th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, and how they use it will show. Exactly how they rate themselves this season. They might grab a flashy playmaker on offense or beef up death on either side of the ball. But ESPN draft guru Matt Miller says offensive tackle is not a first round target for them, they're eyeing wide receiver way more. Experts have bounced between offensive line, edge rusher, and receiver for that spot, but offensive line looks like it's off the table for round one. A big reason? Nearly 38-year-old Trent Williams, their star tackle, who's in a contract hustle and showing his age. Fans and analysts see this as a sign that talks with Williams could be heating up positively, letting the team roll with him and the starters. Or maybe they love some offensive line gyms waiting on day two or three where they've got the 58th pick in round two in four in round. Four numbers, 127, 133, 138, and 139, under coach Kyle Shanhan and GM John Lynch,

1:03they've only taken one offensive lineman in the first round ever. Mike McGlinchey back in 2018. So skipping in now means no one's worth it at 27, or they're just pivoting smart. As the draft nears, the 49ers strategy is coming into clear focus, setting the stage for some bold moves. That wraps NFL news today. Brought to you with AI.