Niners' Draft Picks & Offseason Moves

0:00On April 9, the San Francisco 49ers are rolling into the 2026 NFL Draft with six solid picks lined up. They've got their own first rounder at number 27, second round at 58, and four fourth rounders at 127.1. 33, 138, and 139. Three of those came as compensatory third rounders for free agents who bounced, setting them up nice after a strong offseason. They beefed a bit wide receiver, linebacker, cornerback, defensive line, and offensive line, with potential starters already in the mix. Meanwhile, they didn't bleed too many key guys. Biggest loss was Kendrick Bourne signing a two-year $10 million deal with the Arizona Cardinals. Others like Awan Jennings and Yeter Gross Matos are still on the market. Fans and analysts are buzzing because the Niners held steady this offseason, unlike last year when Fett's fled. That retention means they're prying for growth without major holes, and the draft haul could turn rookies into immediate contributors.

1:03No compensatory picks projected for the 2027 draft, which is rare for them. Last time was 2020. Losses like Jordan Elliott's two-year $8 million, with the Titans and Spencer Burfords, one-year $3.255 million, with the Raiders. Got wiped out by their top signings. Even Robert Salas jumped to Tennessee does a net coach-coms since he wasn't there two full seasons. April 27th is the cutoff for more signings to factor in, so expect moves then without penalty. With just seven picks locked for next year, the Niners clearly played free agency smart to stack now and build deep. From around the league, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today. I'm Corey, with the story.