49ers Stockpile Talent with Eight Undrafted Rookie Free Agents
The 49ers snag overlooked talent, investing in eight undrafted gems poised to carve out roster spots and surprise the league.
While the drama of the NFL Draft often centers on the bright lights of the first round, the San Francisco 49ers have long understood that a championship roster is built in the shadows of the post draft frenzy. On Sunday, April 26, 2026, the team continued that tradition, announcing they have agreed to terms with eight undrafted rookie free agents (UDFAs) to bolster depth across the roster. Priority Targets on Offense The 49ers’ commitment to finding "diamonds in the rough" is most evident in the signing of TE Khalil Dinkins (Penn State).
With George Kittle rehabilitating a torn Achilles, Dinkins, who received a significant $275,000 guaranteed, is a legitimate candidate for the 53 man roster. A physical blocker with a 4. 72-second 40-yard dash, Dinkins fits the "Y-tight end" mold the Niners crave.
In the receiving corps, the team added high upside speed. WR Wesley Grimes (NC State) is the literal definition of a "vertical threat," having been clocked at a blistering 4. 24 during summer workouts.
He is joined by WR Will Pauling (Notre Dame), a shifty slot option who stepped up as a primary target for the Irish last season. Defensive Trench Warfare True to form, the 49ers prioritized the defensive line, signing three versatile prospects: James Thompson (Illinois): Standing 6-foot-6, Thompson received $280,000 guaranteed, signaling the team views him as a high floor developmental piece for the interior. Mikail Kamara (Indiana): An undersized but productive pass rusher who tallied 10 sacks in 2024.