What scouts are saying about the EDGE rushers in the NFL Draft
We look at some of the players at EDGE the 49ers are linked to, and what scouts are saying about them
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 26: Cashius Howell of the Texas A&M Aggies participates in a drill during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 26, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images We discussed what scouts are saying about a handful of wide receivers the San Francisco 49ers might be interested in. Now, we turn the page to the other perceived biggest need and look at what these anonymous scouts are saying about the EDGE rushers in this class, courtesy of Bob McGinn .
Before we get into the specific players, one executive in personnel said, “I would say it’s deep. I would not say it’s necessarily like wow, top-heavy. But when you get into the second through the fourth round, it’s really solid.
” Another scout echoed those sentiments, saying, “I don’t know that there’s a lot of playmakers at the top. There’s a lot of mid-second round to the top of the fourth. You can get some really good players that will help your team.
I just don’t know that any will be really dynamic. ” All the more reason for the 49ers to wait until Day 2 and select the best available pass rusher on the board? Let’s see what the scouts had to say about the prospects.
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