Niners Draft: Stowers, Trade Block, Picks

0:00On April 23rd, the 2026 NFL draft hits Pittsburgh, starting Thursday, April 23rd, and the San Francisco 49ers have a .L. glaring hole to fill on their interior offensive line. They need depth and competition of front after losing starting guard, Spencer Burford, to free agency, plus left tackle train Williams turns. 38 before the season kicks off. That aging line means they got to protect their quarterback better, and right now, it's thin across the board. Officials are eyeing ways to bulk up without burning early picks. Fans and analysts are buzzing about Vanderbilt tight-end Eli Stowers as a perfect fit, and elite athlete who can stretch the field, something the Niners. Lack. Coach Kyle Shanahan loves scheming tight-ends into big roles, and with solid blockers like Luke Farrell already in place, Stowers' inconsistencies won't hurt. Meanwhile, wider receiver Brandon Ayug could be on the trade block, as Shanahan confirmed they're still shopping the 28-year-old star.

1:03He's got number one upside, but wants out. In this draft, my net them picks to flip him for capital. With the 27th pick in Round 1, 58th in Round 2, and a stack of 4th rounders at 127, 133, 1, 38, and 139, the 49ers are primed to address those trenches, and maybe spark a deal or two before the weekend wraps. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.