San Francisco is projected to land four comp picks, and their seventh-round choice via the Panthers came in a trade last year that landed kicker Zane Gonzalez with the 49ers. It’s unclear what the conditions of the pick swap were, so there’s a chance San Francisco actually holds onto its own pick, which is slated for No. 229.

There are obvious needs for the San Francisco 49ers on the defensive line that will need to be addressed via free agency and the NFL draft this offseason. However, that’s not the only way they can see an improvement from that group.

NFL.com's Eric Edholm released his first mock draft of the year, projecting which first-year players each team will select in April. The San Francisco 49ers hold the No.

Early analysis of the 2025 NFL draft class indicates this year’s group of defensive linemen will be a good one. That’s a plus for the San Francisco 49ers given their need for cheap, quality talent in that position group.

Early mock drafts have penned different defensive linemen, offensive linemen and defensive backs to the San Francisco 49ers in the first round. While it's easy to see the holes on the 49ers roster on

The first Senior Bowl practice is in the books, with NFL hopefuls taking the field Tuesday in Mobile, Alabama, to showcase their skills before a watchful contingent of NFL decision-makers.