Niners Snag Speedy Linebacker Dugger

0:00On April 27, the San Francisco 49ers just strengthened their linebacker crew by trading D-Winter's and grabbing Jaden Dugger with the 1, 154th pick in the 5th round. This 22-year-old from Louisiana dominated as a converted safety, leading the Sun Belt Conference with 64 solo tackles last season. He also racked up 13 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, and 3 passes defenced, showing serious pass rush skills. First spent two years at Georgetown and the FCS before transferring to Louisiana for his final two seasons. Fans are buzzing about how he fits right into the Niners' Dept chart, now that Winters is gone. He'll back up the vets and get a Frot Roe C to learn from superstar Fred Warner. Dugger's tape from Louisiana highlights his speed and instincts, making him a quick study for a reserve spot. With Warner mentoring, this pick could pay off fast as the team builds for the long haul. That move keeps the Niners' defense evolving. One smart draft choice at a time. From around the league, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today.

1:03I'm Corey with The Story.