49ers draft picks 2026: Full list of team's round-by-round selections

The San Francisco 49ers bounced back from a 6-11 season in 2024 to go 12-5 in 2025. It marked the third time in four years that Kyle Shanahan's squad had posted at least 12 wins and the fourth time in five years it had won at least one playoff game.

However, the 49ers saw their season end in unceremonious fashion. The eventual Super Bowl 60 champion Seattle Seahawks smashed them 41-6 in a divisional-round playoff game that highlighted some of San Francisco 's key weaknesses.

Still, that the 49ers were able to log a six-win improvement was impressive considering they played in the difficult NFC West and that starting quarterback Brock Purdy was limited to nine regular-season games by a turf toe injury. Mac Jones comported himself well when Purdy was dealing with injury, while Shanahan schemed up a quality offense despite consistently being undermanned at receiver.

2026 NFL DRAFT: The biggest remaining need for all 32 NFL teams

With that in mind, the 49ers could once again emerge as a Super Bowl contender if they can improve their roster during the 2026 NFL Draft. San Francisco will naturally get better from the return of Nick Bosa , but improving its pass rushing should be one of the top priorities for John Lynch and the front office.

Here's everything to know about the 49ers' picks, needs and outlook for the 2026 NFL Draft:

San Francisco 49ers make Day 2 moves

The San Francisco 49ers continued to move pieces around on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Niners traded its Nos. 58 and 152 picks to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for the Nos. 70 and 107 picks. They weren't done. The 49ers traded linebacker Dee Winters to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a No. 216, fifth round selection.

San Francisco 49ers trade pick again...

The San Francisco 49ers traded their No. 30 pick to the New York Jets in exchange for a second pick (No. 33) and a fifth round pick (No. 179) to forfeit their first round picks.

San Francisco 49ers trade down

The San Francisco 49ers decided to trade down, sending their No. 27 pick to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for picks 30 and 90.

The 49ers will have the final pick of the first round and gain a third round pick.

49ers 2026 NFL Draft picks

The 49ers have seven picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here's the complete list:

• Round 2, Pick 33 (from New York): De'Zhaun Stribling, WR, Ole Miss

  • "Great size with 4.3-speed at outside wide receiver spot. Transferred to Ole Miss for 2025 and made considerable strides, namely reducing his drops. His speed is not sudden, he's a long strider who moves smoothly in and out of transitions. Competitive run blocker. Struggles to separate consistently against press coverage. Can be out-muscled for contested catches." -- Ayrton Ostly

  • "Their inaugural pick of this draft after dealing out of Round 1, Stribling is big (6-2, 207) and fast (4.36 40 time at the scouting combine) and adds a game-breaking element to an offense that already has Ricky Pearsall but will soon be officially divorced from Brandon Aiyuk . The Niners are also apparently not re-signing Jauan Jennings ." - Nate Davis

  • Stribling's size allows him to best smaller cornerbacks on the outside and the speed to go by bigger defenders. His 4.36 40-yard dash at the combine was No. 8 among wide recievers. He can present matchup problems, especially in  formations with four recievers on the field -- USA TODAY Network

• Round 3, Pick 70 (from Cleveland Browns): Romello Height, Edge, Texas Tech

  • "Older prospect who transferred to Texas Tech in 2025 and produced. Among FBS leaders in pressures (62) and sacks (nine). Explosive rusher off the line with active hands and ideal motor. Good bend to get around blockers. Needs to either bulk up to handle NFL strength or use his arms better." - Ayrton Ostly

  • "He had 10 sacks operating opposite David Bailey last season and joins a defense that likes to deploy pass rushers in waves. At 6-foot-3 and 239 pounds, he's going to be a detriment in the run game until he gets stronger." - Nate Davis

  • "Romello Height was something of an underachiever with only 6 ½ sacks over five seasons at Auburn, Southern Cal and Georgia Tech. Texas Tech turned the tools into production as Height delivered 9 ½ sacks for the Big 12 champions. He and David Bailey terrorized QBs, pinching the pocket from opposite edges. Having just turned 25 in mid-April might hurt Height's draft stock." - USA TODAY Network

• Round 3, Pick 90: Kaelon Black, RB, Indiana

  • "Compact runner with ideal contact balance for early-down runs but lacks breakaway speed and receiving skills." - Ayrton Ostly

  • "A 1,000-yard runner for the national champs last season has the goods to take some snaps off Christian McCaffrey ’s overloaded meter." - Nate Davis

  • "Teams scouting Indiana in the Rose Bowl will likely kick the tires on Kaelon Black. The running backs’s contact balance and powerful run style — he’s a known weight room warrior who squats 500-plus pounds — broke Alabama’s will in the 38-3 win. He always finds a way to fall forward and will fight for tough yardage. He didn’t get a combine invite, but shined on Pro Day with an impressive 4.4 second 40-yard dash and 37.5 vertical jump." -- Michael Niziolek, The Herald-Times

• Round 4, Pick 107 (from Cleveland Browns): Gracen Halton, DT, Oklahoma

  • "Smaller, penetrating pass-rusher from the interior with good body control and footwork but needs to improve leverage understanding and hand usage." - Ayrton Ostly

  • "Halton was one of the stars of the NFL combine as he ran a 4.82 40 with a 36.5-inch vertical and a 9-6 broad jump — some of the more elite numbers among interior defensive linemen. At 6-foot-3, 293 pounds, Halton was one of the Sooners’ most disruptive defensive linemen on one of the scariest defenses in the country. He started the final six games of the regular season and finished 2025 with 33 tackles, seven tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, a team-high seven quarterback hurries, two pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery for a touchdown. Halton was also a team captain and a member of the All-SEC Second Team." — Colton Sulley, The Oklahoman

  • "Halton provides good power and strength as an interior lineman. He has a good mix of moves for a defensive tackle." - Tyler Dragon

• Round 4, Pick 127: Carver Willis, OT, Washington

  • Willis finished his career with a season at Washington after four years at Kansas State. He had average testing numbers at the combine, but he flashes some body quickness on film. Willis has some pop and plays with good positional leverage. He keeps his feet running through contact and does a good job walling off defenders. In pass protection, Willis has some trouble sustaining his blocks when mirroring, losing his man off of the edge. He lined up at tackle but might be best suited to guard in the NFL.  -- Scouts Inc.

• Round 4, Pick 133: Ephesians Prysock , CB, Washington

  • "Long, tall corner with long speed and awareness who uses length in press but doesn't transition well in breaks for coverage, plays very upright and lacked ball production in college." - Ayrton Ostly

• Round 4, Pick 139: Jaden Dugger, LB, Louisiana

  • Dugger started his career as a safety at Georgetown before transferring to Louisiana and moving to linebacker. He has outstanding length for the position, though he is still developing his instincts with fitting gaps on a consistent basis. Dugger makes good form tackles and has the athletic tools to mold into an effective linebacker as he gains more experience.  -- Scouts Inc.

• Round 5, Pick 179 (from New York Jets): Enrique Cruz Jr, OT, Kansas

  • After three seasons at Syracuse, Cruz finished his collegiate career with a season at Kansas. He had good testing numbers at the combine, but that athleticism doesn't always show up on tape. Cruz can occasionally play high, which results in him not being able to sustain great power. At the point of attack, he has average punch strength. Though Cruz does a good job of keeping his feet running through contact, he struggles to plant them when anchoring. However, he is good when getting to the edge and climbing to the second level, showing a lightness on his feet. Overall, Cruz has potential but has to clean up parts of his game. -- Scouts Inc.

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49ers NFL draft grades

San Francisco 49ers: Trade No. 27 pick, do not pick in first round - Grade: C

The 49ers had other plans in mind rather than selecting a draft prospect with the No. 27 pick. Instead, they traded down to the No. 30 pick, owned by the Dolphins. Miami gave them a No. 90 pick in return. However, San Francisco wasn't done there. When the No. 30 selection came around, they would trade their pick again. This time, to the Jets for another two picks, a second round and a fifth round pick. Trading down wasn't on anyone's bingo card, but I'm not sure there was a pick available that they couldn't have snagged later. I guess the more picks, the merrier.

33. San Francisco 49ers (from Jets): De'Zhaun Stribling, WR, Mississippi - Grade: C+

Here's a bit of surprise. Stribling seemed to pick up steam in the pre-draft process, and there's plenty to like about a 6-2, 207-pound target who's a dynamo with the ball in his hands. There's room for him to develop in a Kyle Shanahan system that is sure to weaponize his run-after-catch prowess and blocking ability. But he's far less polished than some of the other promising receivers on the board here. - Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz

70. San Francisco 49ers (from Browns): Romello Height, DE/OLB, Texas Tech - Grade: B-

With Robert Saleh gone, the 49ers add a different flavor to their pass rush. Height can be all-or-nothing with his approach, but he'll add a spark to a unit that's counting on Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams to lead the way in their returns from torn ACLs. - Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz

90. San Francisco 49ers (from Dolphins via Texans ): Kaelon Black, RB, Indiana - Grade: C+

Black goes from a combine snub to a third-round pick. No one will confuse him for Christian McCaffrey, but he can be a reliable inside runner for San Francisco. - Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz

107. San Francisco 49ers: DT Gracen Halton, Oklahoma – Grade: B-

Halton flashed his athletic tools at the combine, but his undersized build can make him a boom-or-bust figure on the interior. He offers a good amount of upside to a San Francisco front that will take disruption in any form it can get its hands on. - Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz

127. San Francisco 49ers: OL Carter Willis, Washington – Grade: C+

Willis is a nice fit in a Kyle Shanahan offense that can get him on the move to maximize his potential in the run game. Sticking as an offensive tackle is likely a no-go given his frame, but he might latch on at guard. - Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz

139. San Francisco 49ers: CB Ephesians Prysock, Washington – Grade: B+

The 49ers needed to add some size at cornerback. Pryson (6-3, 196 pounds) performed well at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, blazing the 40-yard dash in 4.45 seconds while logging a 39-inch vertical jump and a 10-4 broad jump. He also posted solid production across his four college seasons at Arizona and Washington, totaling 20 pass defenses and two interceptions. Raheem Morris can work on developing him into a solid starter. - Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz

154. San Francisco 49ers: LB Jaden Dugger, Louisiana – Grade: C+

The 49ers moved Dee Winters to the Cowboys on Friday and don't have a ton of certainty at the spot next to Fred Warner . Dugger has the size and speed teams desire from a developmental option, though he could take some time before becoming more than a special teams contributor. - Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz

179. San Francisco 49ers: OT Enrique Cruz Jr., Kansas – Grade: B-

The 49ers found success with one former Kansas offensive lineman in Dominick Puni , and they try their hand with another Jayhawk product here. Another good fit for Shanahan's scheme, Cruz moves well and has some promising potential, even though he has plenty of work to do to master the finer points of line play. - Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz

San Francisco 49ers undrafted free agent signings

The 49ers continue to build their roster by signing undrafted free agents. You can follow the complete team-by-team list for all 32 here.

• Duce Chestnut , S, Syracuse

• Khalil Dinkins, TE, Penn State

• Wesley Grimes, WR, NC State

• Mikhail Kamara, Edge, Indiana

• Will Pauling, WR, Notre Dame

• Jalen Stroman, S, Notre Dame

• James Thompson, DT, Illinois

49ers 2026 NFL Draft needs

Offensive line

The 49ers could use an upgrade at left guard but also need to think about finding a successor for Trent Williams , who turns 38 in July. Players like Max Iheanachor, Blake Miller and Caleb Lomu could all make sense as developmental tackle options that could also begin their careers at guard.

Edge rusher

San Francisco posted the second-worst pressure rate in the league last season, per NFL Next Gen Stats . The 49ers should improve in that area with Nick Bosa and 2025 first-round pick Mykel Williams returning from season-ending injuries, but fortifying the pass rushing rotation needs to be a priority for John Lynch.

Wide receiver

Mike Evans and Christian Kirk signed with the 49ers in free agency, but the team could stand to add young depth to its rotation behind the 32- and 29-year-old veterans. Using one of the team's many mid-round selections on a pass-catching understudy to partner with Ricky Pearsall long-term would be wise.

49ers 2026 NFL mock draft

Here's what the 49ers could do come draft night, per Ayrton Ostly's seven-round mock draft:

• Round 1, Pick 27: OT Caleb Lomu, Utah

  • San Francisco hasn’t selected an offensive lineman in the first round since Mike McGlinchey in 2018. It may be time to do so. The 49ers have some questions at left tackle with Trent Williams’ future in doubt. Even if he’s back, the team could use more from its left guard after losing Spencer Burford in free agency. Lomu is a young prospect and could start at guard immediately before moving to left tackle – where he played for Utah – in time. His athleticism and anchor in pass protection give him a solid floor to work with in the NFL.

• Round 2, Pick 62*: Edge Malachi Lawrence, UCF

  • Nick Bosa should be back healthy in 2026, and the team got a pass-rush boost with Osa Odighizuwa arriving via trade. But the team could use more pass rushers to fill out the edge room, especially with 2025 first-rounder Mykel Williams having more of an impact as a run defender early on. Lawrence is full of tools with prototypical size and elite burst off the line. He’s more of a projection at this point but could develop well under Kris Kocurek.

• Round 4, Pick 116**: WR Deion Burks , Oklahoma

• Round 4, Pick 133: S VJ Payne, Kansas State

• Round 4, Pick 138: CB Hezekiah Masses, Cal

• Round 4, Pick 139: Edge George Gumbs Jr., Florida

• Round 5, Pick 170*: LB Justin Jefferson , Alabama

* Projected trade with Denver Broncos .

** Projected trade with Tampa Bay Buccaneers .

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: San Francisco 49ers NFL draft picks 2026: Round-by-round selections