Niners Trade Up, Target Edge, Receiver, Guard, Safety

0:00On April 24, the San Francisco 49ers played their draft cards right on day one, trading back twice to snag an extra third-round pick in a fifth-rounder. That 179 spot lines up perfect for Utah tight end Dalin Bentley, a dude they've already chatted with. General manager John Lynch had that Miami deal locked if their top guys didn't drop. Earlier this week, Lynch spilled that the trades were contingency plans for targets like receiver KC Concepsione and Edge Russia Malachi Lawrence. Now with ammo in the second third and fourth rounds, they can wheel and deal up or down from pick 33. Offers a pouring in for that hot second-round spot, but Lynch sounds locked in saying they know their move. Fans and analysts are buzzing about how this sets the Niners up to fill holes at receiver, Edge, Guard, and Safety. These trades give flexibility without losing prime talent, especially after day ones thin haul at their original spots. It's classic Lynch Chess, building depth without overpaying.

1:02Digging deeper, top names at 33 include Edge studs like Cassius Howe from Texas A&M, with his bend in 41 pressures, or Clemson. Russia TJ Parker, with 11 sacks last year. Receivers like Denzel Boston shine in the red zone, while guards like Oregon's Emanuel Pregnant dominate Passpro. Safety targets feature ball hawks like Toledo's Emanuel McNeil Warren. At 58, keep eyes on Clemson receiver Antonio Williams for his Routesmart, or Safety. Jalen Kilgore from South Carolina, a Niners favorite. Whatever they grab at 33 shapes the rest, could be Edge Depth, or more weapons. Draft day 2 is about to drop some heat. This has been NFL News Today, powered by AI.