General manager John Lynch this week said he would not tip his hand whether the 49ers were more likely to trade up or down from their first-round selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.Then, he tipped his hand.“We don’t have a ton of picks in this draft,” Lynch said, “so it does make some sense to find some more picks, and we’ll certainly be open to that.”The 49ers open the 2026 draft with six picks. Of course, the easiest way to acquire more selections is to trade back from their first pick at No. 27 overall.The roster does not have many urgent needs as the draft approaches. But there are several positions on the 49ers’ depth chart where adding reinforcements is advisable.Assuming the 49ers make all of their scheduled picks in their current spots, this is how the team’s draft could shake out:First round (No. 27)DE Malachi Lawrence, UCFThe 49ers registered just 20 sacks in 17 regular-season games. It was the worst figure in the NFL last season and the lowest total in franchise history during any season in which they played more than 12 games.The 49ers need to add a dynamic edge rusher who can provide some juice opposite Nick Bosa,...
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