49ers focus on biggest needs in new 7-round mock draft
The 49ers could get an injection of offensive playmaking in the 2026 NFL draft. A new 7-round mock highlights how.
All drafts are important, but the 2026 draft will be especially critical for the San Francisco 49ers as they try to regain a foothold in the ultra-competitive NFC West. Between the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and the NFC runner-up Los Angeles Rams, the 49ers have a lot of ground to gain if they want to get back to competing for Lombardi Trophies. The draft is a great place to start on that path.
The 49ers have six picks — all in the first four rounds. Two of those picks are in the first 60 selections: Nos. 27 and 58.
San Francisco can go in a few different directions with its selections, but The Draft Network's Jaime Eisner alternated between offense and defense early before skewing more offense in the fourth round. Here are his picks for the 49ers: Round 1 (No. 27): Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami Round 2 (No.
58): Chris Bell, WR, Louisville Round 4 (No. 127): Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia Round 4 (No. 133): Sam Roush, TE, Stanford Round 4 (No.