49ers draft scenarios: How team can address needs with first three picks (paywall)
“Fourth round, No. 127: DE/OLB Trey Moore, Texas. Moore’s lack of elite traits will likely make him a Day 3 pick. Still, his smarts, consistency and effort suggest he could be a worthy fourth-round choice. At minimum, he has the makings of a special teams stalwart who could replace Robert Beal Jr., who signed with the Miami Dolphins in free agency, on coverage and return units.
Scenario F:
First round, No. 27: WR Omar
Cooper Jr., Indiana: You might consider Cooper a cross between Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel. He has Aiyuk’s body control and leaping ability, and he fights through tackles like Samuel. Though he’s not as hefty as Samuel, Cooper is rugged enough to log a few plays in the backfield each week.
Second round, No. 58: G Gennings Dunker, Iowa: Dunker played right tackle at Iowa, but his lack of quickness likely makes him a guard at the NFL level. He’s thickly built, is accustomed to zone blocking and has an A+ personality that ought to make him a strong — and funny — locker room fit with George Kittle.“
49ers hold virtual pre-draft meeting with Florida OT Austin Barber
“While Barber posted a 66.7 pass-blocking grade from Pro Football Focus, he excelled as a run blocker, earning a career-high 90.0 grade. He also finished with an 83.5 overall offensive grade.
Barber (6-7, 318) spent five seasons at Florida. In 2025, Barber started all 12 games at left tackle for the Gators. He recorded 750 offensive snaps and earned third-team All-SEC honors.
At the NFL Scouting Combine, Barber recorded a 5.12-second 40-time, 32-inch vertical jump, and 9-foot-3 broad jump.“
Why 49ers should trade 2026 first-round draft pick to Cardinals in win-win deal
“If the 49ers trade out of the first round, they would have the ability to add some good talent at several different positions of need.
If the 49ers were to swing a deal with the Cardinals, one fair scenario is for the 49ers to give up No. 27 in exchange for the Cardinals’ picks in the second round (No. 34), fourth round (No. 104) and fifth round (No. 143).
The strength of the draft is considered to be in the middle rounds, and the 49ers would have a concentration of six picks from No. 104 to No. 143.
The deal could be the ultimate win-win. The Cardinals could secure their quarterback while the 49ers could gain some much-needed, top-level, young talent.“
