49ers could have opportunity to draft potential first-round steal who comes with huge risk

Oct 18, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) celebrates a touchdown with teammate Malik McClain (12) against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the second half at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J.

Rebilas-Imagn Images It is widely accepted the 49ers will be selecting a wide receiver in the 2026 NFL Draft as they look to set themselves up for the long term at a key position. San Francisco’s need at wideout is such that they could use a first-round pick on that spot for the second time in three years. The Niners will likely have their pick of several talented receivers with the 27th overall pick in the first round, and there is buzz that an unexpected player may fall into their grasp.

Makai Lemon, Carnell Tate and Jordyn Tyson have long since been regarded as the top three wideouts in the class. But ESPN’s Matt Miller suggested that the latter could go much later than initially anticipated. Miller wrote: “One player trending in the wrong direction leading up to the draft is Arizona State receiver Jordyn Tyson.

In reviewing my grades with a handful of scouts, many remarked that Tyson’s hamstring injury and lack of predraft workouts could cause him to slide to the back half of the first round. Three scouts told me that Tyson ranks as the No. 4 receiver on their internal boards.