Niners' Draft Board: Edge Rushers, Safeties, Wideouts

0:00The San Francisco 49ers are eyeing some prime talent for the 2026 NFL Draft, with a big board stacked for their first two rounds. Around picks 27 and 58. Top priorities hit the trenches, edge rushers, safeties, and wide receivers to shore up the roster. Leading the pack is Caden Proctor, that Alabama offensive lineman who could lock down guard or slide to tackle right away, followed by Toledo Safety. The manual McNeil Warren, as a day one starter, and Clemson's TJ Parker, an elite edge guy who might slip. Earlier this week, Draft experts dropped this wish list, spotlighting realistic falls like UCF's Malachi Lawrence on the edge, or Texas A&M's KC. Concepts scene on Averseaver, both fitting perfectly at pick 27. Guards like Chase by Santes from Texas A&M, or Georgia Tech's Keyland Retledge, bring nasty, plug-and-play vibes to protect the quarterback. Fans are buzzing because the Niners need immediate impact after recent line struggles and pass

1:02rush tips, and these picks could flip the script on, playoff runs. Background checks show the team scouting high upside swings like Arizona State's Max Ihanacore at right tackle, balancing risk with reward to rebuild. That dominant front. Meanwhile, round two opens up more edge options like Oklahoma's Armace and Thomas, or Texas A&M's Cassius Howell, plus LSU Safety, AJ Halsey, and Alabama's Jeremy Bernard as a receiver fit. Whiteouts like Clemson's Antonio Williams could slot in fast, and Tennessee's Chris Brazil already visited, hinting at real interest. This board sets the Niners up to dominate drafts if stars align, keeping them in superbowl contention with fresh blood across key spots. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to California News today. A.I. Powered Local News.