Niners' Draft: Edge Rusher, WR Top Needs

0:00On March 29th, the San Francisco 49ers are gearing up for their NFL draft in about a month, sitting at Pick 27 with eyes on Super. Bowl contention. They've already earned props for smart off-season moves, like trading for defensive lineman Osa Odizawa and signing receivers to shore up the passing game. History shows under coach Kyle Shanahan and GM. John Lynch first round picks often land on defensive linemen or wide receivers. Five out of seven since, 2017. That pattern holds strong this year, especially after losing ed rushers like Bryce Huff, yet to gross Motto's and Robert Biel Jr. to free agency. Even with new receiver deals for guys like Mike Evans and Christian Kirk, they might still grab a young pass catcher to grow with Ricky Peersol. Top 30 visits scream-wide-out interest, but ed rusher feels urgent too. Fans and analysts are buzzing about their thin draft capital, just six picks, all in the top 150. The Odizawa trade costs the third rounder, highlighting their willingness to wheel and deal

1:03for immediate help. A trade back from 27 could stockpile more selections to fill roster gaps without burning the top pick. Shanahan's tradition of drafting running backs high looks set to continue, with Christian McCaffrey's heavy workload demanding reliable backups. Current options like Jordan James, Isaac Grindo, and Patrick Taylor haven't earned full trust, so expect the mid-round swing there to keep McCaffrey fresh. While safety and tight-in-depth scream need stuck with Malik Mustafa, Giair Brown and Jake Tons behind George Kiddled and Niners might write it out. Edge and receiver take priority, letting them build contenders without overreaching everywhere, draft nights going to be fireworks. Football news, powered by AI. This is NFL News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.