Niners Trade Up, Trade Back, Stack Picks for Rebuild

0:00It's April 24th. You're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered NFL coverage. The San Francisco 49ers just maneuvered smart in the 2026 NFL Draft, trading back from Pick 27 twice in the first round. Now they sit pretty with the 33rd and 58th picks to kick off the second round, plus the 90th in the third. This prime spot at the top of Round 2 gives them first dibs on top talent, but is drawing trade interest from other squas looking to jump up. War from NFL Insider Jordan Schultz is the Niners are wide open to trading back once more, stacking even more picks to fuel their rebuild. General manager John Lynch telegraphed this wheeling and dealing before Round 1, and it fits since their light on selections, only first, second, and fourth rounds left, needing every extra shot at prospects. It holds at wide receiver, offensive line, secondary, and edge rusher, all addressable on day two, Lynch is playing chess to maximize their hull, and keep the Niners contending.