What’s an underrated need for the 49ers heading into the NFL Draft?

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 03: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers holds a football after scoring a touchdown during the 2026 NFL Pro Bowl game between the AFC and the NFC at the Moscone Center South on February 03, 2026 in San Francisco, California. The NFC won 66-52. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) | Getty Images When it comes to the San Francisco 49ers’ needs heading into the NFL Draft, wide receiver and another pass rusher are at the top of the list.

After you’re done deciding which of those positions are more pressing to address, you’ll probably land on one of the spots in the secondary if you haven’t penciled in left guard or tackle yet on your list. Instead of arguing about the same talking points, let’s shift gears today and think about some of the positions the Niners might value more than those of us outside of the building. Think of it like a positional group that may not seem like it’s an issue in April, but could easily run out of depth by the time November rolls around.

What’s an underrated 49ers need? There are no wrong answers. Every team is an injury away.

Even after signing two free agents, wide receiver could still be argued as an underrated need. Osa Odighizuwa is the only interior pass rusher with consistent production as a pro. Keion White is better rushing from the inside, but he was traded for a late Day 3 pick.