Grades and analysis for each 49ers pick in the 2026 draft

The San Francisco 49ers wrapped up the 2026 NFL draft with eight selections in a class that on its surface looks pretty underwhelming. We checked in on Dane Brugler's draft guide 'The Beast' over at the Athletic to get the lowdown on some of the prospects San Francisco selected. We also went through and jotted down a sentence or two on each player and what their selection may mean for the 49ers.

We also issued a grade for each pick, and one for the class as a whole. It's important to note that draft grades are a reaction. They're less about projecting a player's NFL success and more about how the team did finding value and filling needs with that value.

A pick we love might be a bust. A pick we strongly dislike may become a Hall of Famer. It's impossible to know for sure, and that's part of the fun of the draft.

That said, here's what Brugler had to say about each 49ers pick, our thoughts on the choice, and the initial grade we gave each pick: Round 2, Pick 33 | WR De'Zhaun Stribling, Ole Miss Expert analysis : "Stribling isn’t the most well-rounded in terms of his route success, but he is a big-bodied athlete with strong ball skills and a pro mindset. He has the talent and competitive toughness to settle into a WR2/3 role for an NFL offense. " Our quick thoughts: There's a real chance Stribling winds up being a gem from this draft that makes his selection at 33 overall look like less of a reach.