49ers News: The 2026 rookie class is set

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 24: Former Punter Andy Lee walks off stage after announcing the 33rd pick for the San Francisco 49ers during Round Two of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 24, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images 49ers focus on the trenches in Day 3 of draft, pick DL Gracen Halton, OL Carver Willis (paywall) “The 6-foot-5, 303-pounder added that his lone season at Washington introduced him to the “exact same offense” as the 49ers. “It was a more fast-paced, more fun offense, and I think I fit that scheme really well,” Willis said.

“I’m very grateful to be part of that same offense going forward. ” 49ers 2026 NFL Draft takeaways: Most needs were addressed, but where was the value? (Paywall) “The San Francisco 49ers spent Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft plugging holes on their roster and Day 3 shopping for size and upside.

Their first two picks on Saturday were trench players, Oklahoma defensive tackle Gracen Halton and Washington offensive lineman Carver Willis. Halton, one of the fastest players at his position, figures to be part of the interior defensive line rotation this season, while coach Kyle Shanahan said Willis would have a chance to compete for the starting left guard spot. One of their most intriguing picks came in the fifth round in linebacker Jaden Dugger.

Though he began his college career as a safety, he’s one of the tallest (6-foot-4) and longest (35-inch arms) linebackers in this year’s draft class. He seems like someone who could handle the tight end matchups that flummoxed the 49ers last season. The fit between him and linebackers coach K.