Niners' Draft Picks Could Make Super Bowl Run

0:00On April 22nd, the San Francisco 49ers put up a solid 12-5 record last season, nearly snagging the NFC West Crown and the top seed. But they got crushed by the Seattle Seahawks, who went on to win the Super Bowl. Now, heading into the 2026 draft, experts say nailing picks for past rushers in a star in the secondary could turn them into. Instant contenders again. They kept their offense stacked by signing receivers Mike Evans and Christian Kirk, giving them plenty of weapons to light up the field. Still, the defense needs a boost, especially up front and in the back end, to lock down the NFC's elite. Fans and analysts see the Niners as just one smart draft away from championship contention, especially in that brutal NFC West where every game feels, like a battle. Last year's show, their close no one doubts their talent, but injuries and gaps held them back from the big dance. As picks at number 27 and number 58, they're eyeing edge rushers to pair with Nick Bosa,

1:00since no one on the line top four. Sex. The secondary was quiet too, with zero interceptions from their corners, though offensive line and more receivers are on the table as options. If they crushed those selections and shore up the past defense, surviving the division and pushing for a Super Bowl run looks very real. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.