49ers Trade Out of First Round, Add Draft Capital for Day 2
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Updated · SFGATE · Apr 24
49ers Trade Out of First Round, Add Draft Capital for Day 2
51 articles · Updated · SFGATE · Apr 24
The San Francisco 49ers traded out of the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft after moving down twice from their original 27th pick.
Missing out on key targets, the 49ers swapped picks with the Dolphins and then the Jets, ultimately acquiring additional third- and fifth-round selections.
With seven picks remaining, including two in the second round, San Francisco aims to address needs at edge rusher, offensive line, and wide receiver.
Did the 49ers' draft trades just expose a critical roster flaw for rivals to exploit?
Why did the 49ers pass on receiver Omar Cooper Jr. twice before the Jets snatched him up?
Who can the 49ers now target on Day 2 to immediately bolster their Super Bowl chances?
With Mac Jones' trade value gone, what is the 49ers' real plan for their future at quarterback?
Was trading down twice a strategic masterclass or a panic move after losing their top prospect?
Is stockpiling picks better for a 'win-now' team than drafting a single first-round star?