NFL Draft: 49ers Eye Chris Bell at Pick 58

0:00It's April 24th. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI, your gridiron update. I'm Cory with the story. The San Francisco 49ers shook up the 2026 NFL Draft first round by trading down multiple times, snagging extra picks later, without making a single selection that night. They still need help at Y Receiver and other spots, keeping plenty of talent on the board for day two. ESPN analyst Ben Solic is pushing hard for them to grab Louisville wide receiver Chris Bell at pick number 58 in the second round. At 6.2 and 222 pounds, Bell's got that ripped build, explosive first step, and serious long speed, drawing straight, comparisons to AJ Brown. Fans and scouts see the fit, especially with the 49ers current receivers like Mike Evans, Christian Kirk, and Ricky Peersaw facing contract. Kirk's deal ends after one year, and Evans might not stick around past 2026, adding death now makes sense for insurance.

1:01Bell balled out last college season with 72 catches for 917 yards and 6 touchdowns, showing real big-play juice as a long-term weapon. There's buzz they might pivot to a brand-in-IU trade instead of just cutting bait. If Bell's last to 58, it'd be a steal for their offense, locking in that next level potential before the board thins out.