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• 49ers trade up twice in 7-round mock draft
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  49ers trade up twice in bold CBS Sports mock, landing CB Azareye'h Thomas and DT Darius Alexander while snagging OT Will Campbell at No. 11.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 8, 2025 at 11:20 AM
• 49ers Take D-Tackle in Round 2 of Mel Kiper Jr.'s New NFL Mock Draft
  From the Web › SI.com
  ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. just released his latest NFL mock draft nearly two weeks before the actual NFL Draft. And in Round 1, he projects the 49ers to take Michigan...
  Share • Apr 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• PFF links South Carolina DT T.J. Sanders to 49ers as best Day 2 draft fit
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  PFF names South Carolina DT T. J. Sanders as the best Day 2 draft fit for the 49ers, who may target him to reinforce their defensive line after key losses.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 8, 2025 at 10:41 AM
• Why 49ers expect more competition from 2025 rookie class than ever
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Within the first week of the new league year, the 49ers knew a dozen starters or key contributors would not return to the team.The 49ers' offseason goals were to create...
  Share • Apr 8, 2025 at 10:40 AM
• Two local wideouts among expected attendees at 49ers local pro day
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  Two local wide receivers headline 49ers' upcoming pro day as the team eyes depth amid Deebo Samuel's departure and Brandon Aiyuk's injury recovery.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 8, 2025 at 9:53 AM
• Morning Report: Check Out Mock Draft Monday 9.0 Picks
  From the Web › 49ers.com
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  Share • Apr 8, 2025 at 9:40 AM
• 49ers Take Cornerback in Round 1 of Mel Kiper Jr.'s New NFL Mock Draft
  From the Web › SI.com
  We're nearly two weeks away from the draft and the godfather of mocks just released his latest one. Of course, we're talking about ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. He has been...
  Share • Apr 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM
• 49ers get priorities backward, hit home run in 2-round Mel Kiper mock
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers accomplish 2 goals in backward order in Mel Kiper Jr. mock draft for ESPN.
  Share • Apr 8, 2025 at 8:40 AM
• Kiper, Prisco, Baumgardner mock drafts tackle 49ers' biggest needs
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  Top analysts Kiper, Prisco, and Baumgardner reveal how the 49ers could address key draft needs on both lines and defense with 11 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 8, 2025 at 8:34 AM
• Rhett Lewis 2025 NFL mock draft 1.0: Raiders trade up for Travis Hunter; Saints select Shedeur Sanders
  From the Web › NFL.com
  In his one and only mock of the 2025 NFL Draft, Rhett Lewis forecasts an AFC team aggressively trading up to secure Travis Hunter. Meanwhile, Shedeur Sanders falls right...
  Share • Apr 8, 2025 at 7:40 AM
• Do the 49ers Expect Brock Purdy to Hold Out During Contract Talks?
  From the Web › SI.com
  Don't be shocked if Brock Purdy holds out this offseason. Or "holds in" like Brandon Aiyuk did last year when he showed up to the facility to avoid getting fined but...
  Share • Apr 8, 2025 at 7:20 AM
• Kyle Shanahan: Christian McCaffrey is 'healthy' but 49ers still looking to add RB in 2025 draft
  From the Web › NFL.com
  The 2024 campaign marked the third season in the past five years that 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey played fewer than seven games, and head coach Kyle Shanahan knows he...
  Share • Apr 8, 2025 at 7:20 AM
• Where 49ers QB Brock Purdy Ranks Without the Help of Kyle Shanahan
  From the Web › SI.com
  At the NFL Annual League Meeting last week, 49ers owner Jed York said that Brock Purdy is a top-10 NFL quarterback when combined with Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers...
  Share • Apr 8, 2025 at 7:00 AM
• 2025 NFL draft: 1 defensive tackle in every round for 49ers
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers should leave the 2025 NFL draft with more than one defensive tackle.
  Share • Apr 8, 2025 at 6:20 AM
• 49ers have nearly flawless strategy in 3-round mock draft by the Athletic
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers have a nice mix of best player available and drafting for need in a 3-round NFL draft projection from the Athletic.
  Share • Apr 8, 2025 at 4:20 AM
• New QB visiting Raiders could help 49ers in 1st round of NFL draft
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  Quinn Ewers is visiting the Las Vegas Raiders, which could wind up helping the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL draft.
  Share • Apr 7, 2025 at 10:20 PM
• The 49ers Should Pass on Mason Graham if he Falls to Them
  From the Web › SI.com
  Defensive tackle is the 49ers' biggest need and Mason Graham is the top-ranked player at the position in this year's draft. Whatever the 49ers do, they should not draft...
  Share • Apr 7, 2025 at 6:40 PM
• Report: Mykel Williams is Scheduled to Visit with the 49ers
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers desperately need another defensive end, and they just might take one in Round 1 this year. So of course Georgia defensive end Mykel Williams is scheduled to...
  Share • Apr 7, 2025 at 5:40 PM
• Shanahan eager to rebuild 49ers with Saleh at his side again
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  PALM BEACH, Fla. — Bouncing back from a 6-11 2024 NFL season will be a challenge for the 49ers, but coach Kyle Shanahan is receiving a little help from a friend. The...
  Share • Apr 7, 2025 at 5:40 PM
• Report: Walter Nolen is Scheduled to Visit with the 49ers
  From the Web › SI.com
  The NFL Draft is almost two weeks away and we're starting to learn which Round 1 prospects are on the 49ers' radar. According to Matt Barrows of The Athletic, the 49ers...
  Share • Apr 7, 2025 at 4:40 PM
• Valor Christian Retires Christian McCaffrey's High School Jersey | Off the Field
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey celebrated his jersey retirement at Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
  Share • Apr 7, 2025 at 4:40 PM
• FOX Sports identifies Arizona State running back as a potential 49ers draft fit
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  FOX Sports links Arizona State RB Cam Skattebo to the 49ers as a 2025 draft fit, eyeing depth behind Christian McCaffrey after key backfield losses.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 7, 2025 at 4:25 PM
• 49ers early pre-draft visits could indicate clear direction for 1st-round pick
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers are hosting a trio of SEC defensive linemen before the 2025 NFL draft.
  Share • Apr 7, 2025 at 3:20 PM
• 2025 Mock Draft Monday 9.0: Targeting Key Roster Needs for 49ers First-Round Pick
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  Experts mock draft the 49ers 2025 first-round pick, highlighting prospects who could fill critical needs on the offensive line, defensive front, secondary, and...
  Share • Apr 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• 49ers Draft: John and Kyle, Know Thyselves
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  49ers must nail the 2025 NFL Draft. Success starts with Lynch and Shanahan knowing their strengths and avoiding past mistakes at key positions.
  Jack Stewart • Share • Apr 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM
• 49ers among teams under most pressure to 'ace their picks' in 2025 NFL Draft
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  The 49ers face major draft pressure in 2025 as roster turnover and looming cap decisions force them to rebuild key spots on both lines of scrimmage.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 7, 2025 at 12:47 PM
• Christian McCaffrey 'healthy' but 49ers expect to pick running back in NFL draft
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Running back Christian McCaffrey finally looked healthy and explosive in a late-season 49ers game against the Buffalo Bills.Then, he sustained a season-ending knee...
  Share • Apr 7, 2025 at 12:40 PM
• Mykel Williams, Walter Nolen to visit 49ers
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The 49ers are set to visit with a couple of the top defensive players in this year's draft class. Matt Barrows of TheAthletic.com reports that defensive end Mykel...
  Share • Apr 7, 2025 at 12:40 PM
• 49ers hosting Walter Nolen and Mykel Williams on pre-draft visits
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  49ers to host top DL prospects Walter Nolen and Mykel Williams on pre-draft visits as they aim to reload their defensive front in the 2025 NFL Draft.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 7, 2025 at 12:11 PM
• Fifth-year option tracker for first-round picks from 2022 NFL Draft
  From the Web › NFL.com
  May 1 marks the deadline for teams to exercise fifth-year options on rookie contracts for 2022 first-round draft picks. NFL.com is tracking each decision leading up to...
  Share • Apr 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
• Bleacher Report links C.J. Mosley to 49ers as free-agent fit
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  Bleacher Report suggests C. J. Mosley as a fit for the 49ers after Dre Greenlaw's exit, potentially reuniting him with defensive coordinator Robert Saleh.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 7, 2025 at 11:17 AM
• Will Fred Warner Show Up to 49ers OTAs without an Extension?
  From the Web › SI.com
  Brock Purdy and George Kittle aren't the only 49ers who need contract extensions this offseason.
  Share • Apr 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• 2025 NFL Draft: Giants, Browns and Titans headline nine teams that need to ace their picks this April
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Will Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll right the Giants' ship before it's too late? Can the 49ers, Bengals and Cowboys get back into contention after missing the...
  Share • Apr 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• Morning Report: 49ers Offseason Schedule Announced
  From the Web › 49ers.com
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  Share • Apr 7, 2025 at 10:20 AM
• 49ers hosting Tennessee DT Omarr Norman-Lott on pre-draft visit
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  The 49ers will host Tennessee DT Omarr Norman-Lott on a pre-draft visit as they look to reinforce the defensive line ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 7, 2025 at 10:15 AM
• Mock draft roundup: PFF, TDN, CBS Sports, and The 33rd Team project 49ers' moves
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  Top analysts from PFF, TDN, CBS Sports & The 33rd Team predict the 49ers' draft moves, including trade-ups and key picks at CB, OT, and DL.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 7, 2025 at 9:14 AM
• Will George Kittle Show Up to 49ers OTAs Without an Extension?
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers have to decide how badly they want George Kittle to attend OTAs this year. They just gutted their roster so they could save enough cash to extend Kittle and...
  Share • Apr 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
• Why April 22 is a Critical Date in 49ers' Negotiation with Brock Purdy
  From the Web › SI.com
  After the season ended, Purdy told reporters that he would like to finalize the deal before OTAs start. Well, Phase 1 of OTAs starts on April 22.
  Share • Apr 7, 2025 at 7:20 AM
• 49ers Trade Up to Pick No. 6 in New Mock Draft
  From the Web › SI.com
  In their latest mock, the 33rd Team projects the 49ers to trade up with the Raiders for the No. 6 pick and take Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham.
  Share • Apr 7, 2025 at 7:00 AM
• NFL Mock Draft 2025: Browns, Cowboys, 49ers Make Bold Trades
  From the Web › The 33rd Team
  It's smokescreen season as the 2025 NFL Draft nears. With free agency coming to a slowdown and the calendar turning to April, the best time of the NFL offseason is upon...
  Share • Apr 7, 2025 at 3:20 AM
• How many picks do the 49ers have in the 2025 NFL draft? Full list by round
  From the Web › ESPN
  The 49ers own 11 picks in the 2025 draft, including No. 11 in Round 1. Here's what their roster needs next season.
  Share • Apr 7, 2025 at 3:20 AM
• Why the 49ers Probably will Draft Georgia LB Jalon Walker
  From the Web › SI.com
  Every time the 49ers have drafted a pass-rusher after Round 1, that player has failed. So you can bet the 49ers will draft that player in Round 1.
  Share • Apr 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
• 49ers Had NFL's 7th-Most-Productive Rookie Class in 2024
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers are coming off a dismal 6-11 season and just watched nine starters leave in free agency. But 2024 wasn't all bad for the 49ers. They also had the seventh-most...
  Share • Apr 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
• Should the 49ers Sign Former Raiders CB Jack Jones?
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers need a cornerback and an intriguing one just became available. The Raiders have released veteran cornerback Jack Jones after trying unsuccessfully to trade him...
  Share • Apr 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• Kyle Shanahan Sees Tight End Luke Farrell As Prime 49ers Roster Asset
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  There are certainly other higher-profile roster moves taking place in San Francisco these days, but one of the lesser talked about changes may have a bigger impact on...
  Don Atkinson • Share • Apr 6, 2025 at 1:28 PM
• How Many Players on the 49ers Currently are Untradeable?
  From the Web › SI.com
  Unfortunately for the 49ers, they can't do a full rebuild yet because some of their high-priced veterans are untradeable assets. Meaning they're not worth the contract...
  Share • Apr 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
• Projection of Early Return of 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk Continues to Gain Traction
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  The big story of the 2024 pre-season in San Francisco was the long, arduous contract negotiation involving 49ers' star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. By the beginning of...
  Don Atkinson • Share • Apr 6, 2025 at 11:15 AM
• 49ers DE Nick Bosa Ranked 5th-Best Defensive Building Block in NFL
  From the Web › SI.com
  Bucky Brooks of NFL.com recently ranked the top 10 defensive building blocks in the NFL right now. Meaning players that teams would want to build their entire defenses...
  Share • Apr 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• How Shanahan envisions 49ers benefiting from Farrell addition
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  PALM BEACH, Fla. —The 49ers surprised much of the NFL when they signed tight end Luke Farrell to their most expensive free-agent contract of the offseason on March...
  Share • Apr 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• Why the 49ers Should Have Started Rebuilding Last Year
  From the Web › SI.com
  In retrospect, if the 49ers had unemotionally assessed their situation after losing a second Super Bowl, they would have seen that they had the perfect opportunity to...
  Share • Apr 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
• Why Dre Greenlaw is the 49ers' Biggest Loss of the Offseason
  From the Web › SI.com
  Of all the players the 49ers let leave this offseason, Dre Greenlaw probably will be the one they miss the most.
  Share • Apr 6, 2025 at 7:40 AM
• Did the 49ers Ever Truly Want Trey Lance in the First Place?
  From the Web › SI.com
  Four years later, it's still hard to believe the 49ers spent three first-round picks plus a third on Trey Lance just to get rid of him after four starts. That really...
  Share • Apr 6, 2025 at 7:20 AM
• 49ers Named As Potential Trade Destination for All-Pro DE Trey Hendrickson
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  49ers linked to trade for All-Pro DE Trey Hendrickson as they seek to bolster their defensive line amid contract talks with QB Brock Purdy.
  Don Atkinson • Share • Apr 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
• Will 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk be Ready for Week 1?
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers might get some good news about Brandon Aiyuk this offseason. Aiyuk currently is rehabbing his knee. Recently, it was reported that teams were poking around...
  Share • Apr 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
• Why 49ers are Smart to Slow Play Negotiations with Brock Purdy
  From the Web › SI.com
  Generally, the 49ers wait too long to extend their best players. Not in this case. Slow playing negotiations with Brock Purdy and his agent has been the smartest thing...
  Share • Apr 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
• Why No Team Wants to Trade for 49ers Quarterback Brock Purdy
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers are in such a difficult position. They like Brock Purdy and want to keep him around, but they know he's not a top-tier quarterback. At best, he's second tier...
  Share • Apr 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
• Is 49ers QB Brock Purdy a Product of Christian McCaffrey?
  From the Web › SI.com
  Brock Purdy is one heck of a quarterback, he's only special when Christian McCaffrey plays.
  Share • Apr 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
• 49ers hold pre-draft visit, workout with Pitt OL Branson Taylor
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  The 49ers visit with Pitt OL Branson Taylor ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, eyeing O-line help after key offseason losses, including Aaron Banks' departure.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 5, 2025 at 12:02 PM
• Will Jim Harbaugh Kickstart Former 49ers QB Trey Lance's Career?
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers never really gave Trey Lance a chance. Now Jim Harbaugh will. And he just might kickstart Lance's career.
  Share • Apr 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• Florio: Brock Purdy may never become a top QB, so why should the 49ers pay him like one?
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  Mike Florio questions if Brock Purdy deserves elite QB money, arguing the San Francisco 49ers may be gearing up to overpay a player who isn't truly top-tier.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 5, 2025 at 10:41 AM