San Francisco 49ers 2026 NFL Draft Pick Order and Big Board for Top Needs

The San Francisco 49ers end the 2025 season with 12 wins. At 12-5, and after losing in the Divisional round of the playoffs, they pick No. 27 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Each week this season, B/R NFL Scouting Dept.'s Matt Holder highlighted every team's biggest needs and potential 2026 draft prospects who could fill them.

This updated big board is a summation of the scouting done this season and before NFL teams begin the free agency process in March.

All prospect rankings reflected are the latest B/R NFL Draft Scouting Dept. Big Board.

2026 Draft Picks

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49ers 2025 1st Round Pick Mykel Williams

1st Round: 27 (27 overall)

2nd Round: 26 (58)

3rd Round: 28 (92)

4th Round: 27 (127), 33 (133 - Comp), 38 (139 - Comp)

5th Round: 33 (171 - Comp)

6th Round: none

7th Round: none

Order via Tankathon.

Wide Receiver

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Texas A&M WR KC Concepcion

Brandon Ayuik's time in San Francisco is coming to an end, Jauan Jennings' contract is about to expire and Ricky Pearsall has battled injuries essentially since he got drafted by the club. It seems pretty clear that the 49ers will be looking to draft a wide receiver this spring.

KC Concepcion, Texas A&M (No. 17)

Makai Lemon, USC (No. 19)

Elijah Sarratt, Indiana (No. 36)

Guard

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Penn State G Olaivavega Ioane

Guard is one of the 49ers' current weaknesses, as Spencer Burford has struggled, Dominick Puni has regressed this season and Ben Bartch has battled injuries. Also, Burford's and Bartch's contracts are about to expire.

Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State (No. 25)

Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon (No. 54)

Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M (No. 58)

Safety

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Penn State S Zakee Wheatley

San Francisco could afford to add some extra talent at safety, as the position group is one of the defense's biggest weaknesses. Plus, Jason Pinnock is an impending free agent and Ji'Ayir Brown is only signed through 2026, so it couldn't hurt to add some depth at least.

Zakee Wheatley, Penn State (No. 26)

Dillon Thieneman, Oregon (No. 29)

Kamari Ramsey, USC (No. 39)

Offensive Tackle

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Indiana OT Carter Smith

Especially after signing Colton McKivitz to a contract extension earlier in the year, offensive tackle won't be an immediate need in San Francisco. However, Trent Williams will be 38 in July and is only signed through 2026. So, it couldn't hurt to invest in a succession plan for Williams.

Caleb Lomu, Utah (No. 50)

Carter Smith, Indiana (No. 65)

Caleb Tiernan, Northwestern (No. 72)

Edge

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Missouri Edge Zion Young

Edge defender is a bit of a tricky need for the 49ers. Both Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams will be coming off a torn ACL next season, and Bryce Huff could be a salary cap casualty since he has no guaranteed money left on his contract, per Over The Cap.

Also, Yetur Gross-Matos and Clelin Ferrell are impending free agents, and Keion White is only signed through 2026. So the position isn't necessarily a pressing need, but it wouldn't be surprising to see San Francisco at least add some depth during the draft.

Zion Young, Missouri (No. 59)

Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State (No. 63)

Derrick Moore, Michigan (No. 70)