Niners Snag Ward, Boost Depth with Extra Picks

0:00On April 25th, the 2026 NFL draft is underway, and the San Francisco 49ers rolled in with just six picks, a big drop from the 11 they had last year. Three of those are compensatory selections they earned for losing key free agents, Aaron Banks, Tarverius Ward, and Talanoa Hufanga. That ward pick stands out. They snagged the number one 38 overall in the fourth round after he inked a three-year, $54 million. Deal with the Indianapolis Colts last off season. It slots right after the top comes, since eight players topped his average annual value, with three landing third rounders and five more fourth round. Spots, including Banks at number 133. Ward balled out early for Indy in 2025, holding quarterbacks to a 56.8% completion rate, and an 81 point. Four pass rating over seven gains. He notched seven pass breakups, but three concussions sidelined him for the rest of the year on injured reserve. Fans and analysts are buzzing about how these extra picks could rebuild the Niners' death, especially after those departures hurt their roster.

1:07No word yet on what they do with number 148, but has got everyone watching. Ward is set to bounce back next season alongside Sauce Gardener, so the Colts stay stacked while the 49ers plot their draft moves to close the gap. Football news, powered by AI. This is NFL News today. I'm Corey with the story.