The 49ers made three picks on Day 2 and analysts panned every one originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

With zero consensus after the top tier, which came after the top dozen players were selected, it became every front office — and prospect — for themselves. And following a Day 1 of trade-downs, the 49ers fully embraced that “anything goes” mandate of this draft.

The San Francisco 49ers focused on immediate needs in the 2026 draft, selecting WR De'Zhaun Stribling from Ole Miss and Edge Romello Height from Texas Tech with their first two picks.

The San Francisco 49ers kicked off the second round of the NFL draft on Friday by selecting Ole Miss wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling with the No. 33 overall pick.

The San Francisco 49ers added to their Day 2 arsenal after trading back twice and completely out of the first round of the 2026 NFL draft. As such, San Francisco now has picks at Nos. 33, 58 and 90 — great spots to add depth at various positions.

Mac Jones receives no trade offers so far.

After a whirlwind opening night of the 2026 NFL Draft that saw the San Francisco 49ers trade back not once, but twice, the stage is set for a massive Friday. While many expected John Lynch to eventually pull the trigger on a first round talent,

The San Francisco 49ers finally made another pick in the draft and addressed one of their biggest needs.