Niners' Draft Faces Backlash, Depth Concerns

0:00On April 26, the San Francisco 49ers wrapped up their draft over the weekend, grabbing some solid college talent, but it's already facing. Heavy backlash. Fans and analysts say the picks didn't tackle the biggest issue, building depth after a brutal injury year. The team wins 12-5 last season, but flamed out in the divisional round, all because key guys were sidelined. Last year hit hard with injuries across the board. Nick Bosa missed 14 games with a knee issue. Fred Warner sat out 11 because of an ankle problem. Mikel Williams lost the second half of his rookie year to his own knee injury, and George Kittle was gone for six games. The receiver group got hammered too, especially with Brandon Ayugh out for good and now possibly traded. Reactions poured in fast from NFL insiders like Mel Kiper, who called out the Niners for overdrafting in spots and ignoring six major positional needs. Many share that view, pointing to how the coaching staff and front office saw things differently.

1:00Depth was the cry, yet the draft board tells another story. Adding to the mix, Trent Williams just turned 38 and inked a reword deal to stick around through 2026. That buys time at tackle, but it underscores the need to plan ahead on the line. Pass drafts haven't always panned out for San Francisco, fueling the doubts. We'll know soon enough if these rookies flip the script. But for now, the 49ers future hinges on staying healthy and proving the critics wrong. Come 2026. Flip all news, powered by AI. This is NFL News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.