Matt Maiocco's NFL mock draft 5.0: 49ers select UCF edge rusher Malachi Lawrence with pick No. 27 NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco has the San Francisco 49ers selecting UCF edge rusher Malachi Lawrence in his fifth and final 2026 NFL mock draft.

The final mock:
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The 49ers and 12-time Pro Bowl Trent Williams have an agreement, Elite Loyalty Sports announces.

The firm reports it's a two-year, $50 million deal that includes $37M fully guaranteed, including a $22M signing bonus.

State your preference at No. 27 among ...
WR Omar Cooper, Indiana
WR Denzel Boston, Washington
TE Keyon Sadiq, Oregon
OL Caleb Lomu, Utah
OL Max Iheanachor, Arizona State
G Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M
DE Malachi Lawrence, UCF
DE Keldric Faulk, Auburn
S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo

Anyone else?

Andy Lee, an outstanding punter for the 49ers from 2004-14, will be in Pittsburgh to announce S.F.'s second-round pick at No. 58 overall, the NFL announced.

Field Yates reports Alabama QB Ty Simpson is visiting the Cardinals today. Hmmmm.

Draft pick trade chart proposal:
49ers trade
1st rd - No. 27 (680)
Total 680

Cardinals trade
2nd rd - No. 34 (560)
4th rd - No. 104 (86)
5th rd - No. 143 (34.5)
Total 680.5

The 49ers announce the one-year contracts with veteran free agents CB Jack Jones and DL Cameron Sample have been finalized.

49ers' 2026 NFL Draft outlook: Assessing current state of team's defensive line this offseason Matt Maiocco breaks down the current state of the San Francisco 49ers' defensive line ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

A complete look at the 49ers’ D-line picture entering the 2026 NFL Draft.

To read:
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Assessing 49ers’ 2026 NFL Draft needs with Field Yates Podcast Episode · 49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast · April 11 · 1h 8m

Which O-linemen are the best draft fits for the 49ers? Field Yates joins us on #49ers Talk and shares his thoughts on a number of prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Apple
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Spotify
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49ers D-line
Edge
🏈 Nick Bosa
🏈 Mykel Williams
Also, Sam Okuayinonu, Keion White, Cam Sample, William Bradley-King, Andrew Farmer

Interior
🏈 Osa Odighizuwa
🏈 Alfred Collins
Also, CJ West, Evan Anderson, Sebastian Valdez

Dwight Clark Legacy Series Tickets for the 6th annual Dwight Clark Legacy Series at the Hammer Theatre in San Jose are now on sale. It is an unforgettable evening of storytelling, camaraderie, and purpose for the 49ers family. “Iron Sharpens Iron” shines a spotlight on the men who made their mark where games are truly won, at the line of scrimmage.

Tickets are going fast for the Dwight Clark Legacy Series at Hammer Theater in San Jose on May 20. "Iron Sharpens Iron" is the theme. There will be a great lineup of 49ers, including the annual presentation of the Dwight Clark Award.

For more info:
www.dwightclarkaward.com

S - Mitch Leigber (Stanford), Dru Polidore Jr. (Cal), Skyler Thomas (Oregon State)
K - Gabriel Plascencia (San Diego State), Hunter Ridley (UC Davis)
LS - Wesley Brown (Fresno State), Beau Gardner (Georgia)
-The end-

CB - Jeremiah Earby (Boise State), Hezekiah Masses (Cal), A’Marion McCoy (Boise State), Julian Neal (Arkansas), Brent Austin (Cal), Al’zillion Hamilton (Fresno State), Jordan Washington (Stanford), Collin Wright (Stanford), Isiah Revis (San Jose State), Kavir Bains-Marquez (Pittsburgh)
-more-

LB - Ese Dubre (Stanford), Jordan Pollard (San Jose State), Hunter Barth (Stanford), Taniela Latu (San Jose State), Nate Rutchena (UC Davis), Andy Alfieri (Oregon State)
-continued-

DL - Evan Branch-Haynes (Bowling Green), Chris Victor (Cal), T.J. Bollers (Cal), Gafa Faga (San Jose State), Ross Blacklock (TCU), Quincy Likio (San Jose State), Clay Patterson (Stanford), Zach Buckey (Stanford), Dominic Oliver (Western Kentucky)
-continued-

TE - Jack Endries (Texas), Corey Le’aupepe (San Mateo)
OL - Jordan Spasojevic-Moko (Cal), Nate Azzopardi (Idaho), Diego Barajas (Temple), Jacob Spomer (Fresno State), Malik Williams (New Mexico State)
-continued-

49ers local pro day attendees:
QB - Emory Jones (Cincinnati), Devin Leary (Kentucky)
RB/FB - Jackson Canaan (San Jose State), LJ Johnson Jr. (Cal)
WR - Jacob De Jesus (Cal), Grayson Barnes (West Virginia), Noah Short (Army), CJ Williams (Stanford)
-continued-

The 49ers hold their local pro day today in Santa Clara. Prospects from the Bay Area or who attended school here are eligible to participate. (FYI, that former Cal QB, name of Fernando Mendoza, will not be there. I'm not entirely sure what became of him after he left Berkeley.)

Why 49ers should trade 2026 first-round draft pick to Cardinals in win-win deal for NFC West rivals The San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals both have obvious needs, which could make them perfect trade partners ahead of this month's NFL draft.

I'm not a big how-'bout-this-trade guy, but here one for you . . .

To read:
www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nfl/san-fran...

49ers offseason schedule:
🏈 First day of offseason program: April 20
🏈 OTAs: May 27-29, June 1, 3-4
🏈 Mandatory minicamp: June 9, 10

Matt Maiocco's NFL mock draft 4.0: 49ers select Texas A&M edge Cashius Howell with pick No. 27 NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco has the San Francisco 49ers selecting Texas A&M edge Cashius Howell in his fourth 2026 NFL mock draft.

Here’s my hot-off-the-press mock draft on the heels of the NFL Annual Meeting:
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Five biggest takeaways from NFL Annual League Meeting as 49ers conclude first section of offseason Matt Maiocco shares five takeaways from the NFL Annual League Meeting as the San Francisco 49ers conclude the first section of the offseason.

Those who closely follow the 49ers were advised to have their heads on a swivel during the NFL Annual Meeting. Here were five takeaways from the past couple days:
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49ers coach Kyle Shanahan never believed backup QB Mac Jones would be traded this offseason 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan shared that he never believed San Francisco would trade backup QB Mac Jones this NFL offseason.

To read:
www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nfl/san-fran...

49ers owner Jed York leaves the door ever-so-slightly open for an unlikely Brandon Aiyuk return San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York discussed the ongoing saga with wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk.

“I would like to see him play for us. We paid him for a reason. I think he’s a really good football player"
-- 49ers principal owner Jed York.

To read:
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Among the coaching staff moves the 49ers announced, K.J. Wright was promoted to linebackers coach. Johnny Holland shifts to defensive run game coordinator.

49ers GM John Lynch shares San Francisco’s offseason outlook from 2026 NFL Annual Meeting Podcast Episode · 49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast · March 30 · 44m

All that John Lynch had to say from the NFL Annual Meeting on this episode of 49ers Talk:
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John Lynch says scientist declared 49ers' facility as safe after viral electrical substation theory San Francisco general manager John Lynch revealed the 49ers hired an independent scientist this offseason to investigate a viral conspiracy theory.

GM John Lynch says independent scientist declares 49ers practice facility safe from the supposed wrath of the electrical substation.

To read:
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That sounds like a good plan :)

Hard pass. Smart looks are so two decades ago. I yearn for more dumb looks.

49ers 2026 Draft
1st rd, No. 27 (27th overall)
2nd rd, No. 26 (58th)
4th rd, No. 27 (127th)
4th rd, No. 33 (133rd)
4th rd, No. 38 (138th)
4th rd, No. 39 (139th)
*Picks in 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th traded for Osa Odighizuwa, Bryce Huff, Brian Robinson, Khalil Davis.

The NFL announced the 49ers will face the Rams on Thursday, Sept. 10, at approximately 5:35 p.m. (PT). The game will be played in Melbourne.

The Super Bowl-champion Seahawks will open on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 5:20 p.m. against a yet-to-be-announced opponent.