Forty-Niners Eyeing Treydan Stukes in NFL Draft

0:00On March 26th, the San Francisco 49ers head into the 2026 NFL draft, with some small gaps to fill using their various picks. Their top priority at the 27th spot in the first round looks like an offensive lineman or edge rusher to bolster the front. Deeper into the draft, things get flexible, and one name floating around is Arizona defensive backtrade in Stukes as a solid mid-round option. This is shown as a nickel corner in college, but Scouts see him thriving as a free safety at the next level. His speed across the field, and sure tackling, would mesh well with the 49ers defensive backfield needs. Over 6 college seasons, the 6 foot 1, 190 pounder logged 52 games, piling up 206 total tackles, 12 tackles. For loss, 7 interceptions, and 29 passes defended. Last year in 2025, he notched 52 tackles and 4 picks across just 10 games. He's 24 years old, with an ACL injury from 2024, yet teams rave about his leadership

1:04and adaptability as a big nickel or split. Safety. Profit ball focused slots him. 61st on their big board, fitting a late second or early third round slot. The 49ers hold the 58th pick right in that window, so they could snag him there if he slides. Either way, their later selections leave plenty of room to address other spots as the board shakes out. Their reps NFL news today brought to you with AI.