Niners' Draft Dreams: Proctor, Bernard, & Trade Rumors

0:00On April 7th, the San Francisco 49ers are generating serious buzz in early 2026 NFL draft mocks with experts eyeing Alabama. Offensive tackle Kate and Proctor as their pick in number 27. This 6-foot 7-352-pound beast has all pro size and body control, though he might need time to sharpen his past protection, before anchoring the blindside. Meanwhile, another Alabama product, wide receiver Jeremy Bernard, pops up at number 58 for the Niners, adding speed and depth to their receiving core in these projections. Fans and analysts are hyped on Proctor's raw potential, seeing him as a long-term fix for the offensive line, while trade-up scenarios like ESPN's. Bill Barnwell, mock, have the team swapping picks to climb from 27 to 23, possibly grabbing Washington's Dinsale Boston as a yards after catch threat. On the trade front, one package floating around with send wide receiver Brandon Ayyuk, a 2026 second rounder, and a fourth the snag new.

1:03Your Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, beefing up the interior defense big time. The Niners just set their local pro day for Wednesday, April 8th at 1 p.m. Pacific time, so keep eyes peeled for standout workouts and interviews that could shake up these early draft dreams. That's the story for today, NFL News Today, driven by AI. I'm Cory with the story.