San Francisco 49ers makes a strength even stronger, finds pass rush help after a trade back in 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft
The latest 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft provide the San Francisco 49ers with more offensive weapons and much-needed trench help.
The San Francisco 49ers are a talented team that has been hampered by injury over the last several years. With their winning window seemingly getting close to the end, head coach Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers staff must act fast to try to capitalize on that aforementioned window. It is a very important offseason overall.
The 2026 NFL Draft class is an important one for the 49ers to ace, even with a lower number of selections available. In my latest 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft, the exercise began with an intriguing trade back option. From there, it was about putting more talented weapons around quarterback Brock Purdy, as well as adding much-needed talent to the defensive and offensive lines.
The San Francisco 49ers trade the No. 27 and the No. 139 selections to the Las Vegas Raiders for the No. 36 and the No. 67 selections
Round 2, Pick 36: Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee
With the signing of Mike Evans, there may be some pushback for taking someone like Brazzell. With Evans’ age, however, there is no reason to say no to a 6-5 wideout who can run in the 4.3s. Give quarterback Brock Purdy as many weapons as you possibly can, especially with how injured this room has been in recent years.
Round 2, Pick 58: Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M
Howell is an interesting player to figure out where he is going to come off the board. It is possible that he goes inside the first round, but his outlier size could cause him to fall a good bit. Despite the lack of length, Howell’s explosiveness and bend provide him with an intriguing upside as a designated pass rusher.
Round 3, Pick 67: Dametrious Crownover, OT, Texas A&M
At around 6-7 and 335 pounds, Crownever is a massive right tackle prospect with an impressive blend of length, explosiveness, and foot quickness. He began his career as a tight end, and you can see that athletic background when you watch him play. The technical side of Crownover’s game is very inconsistent, which will ultimately make-or-break whether Crownover eventually develops into a starter.
Round 4, Pick 127: Beau Stephens, OG, Iowa
On a good Iowa offensive line unit, Stephens was the performer who went way too far under the radar. While he isn’t an explosive athlete, he has enough movement skills and tenacity to eventually develop into a starter on the interior. He has become one of the most underrated players in the entire 2026 class.
Round 4, Pick 133: Dallen Bentley, TE, Utah
Bentley quietly had a tremendous season for Utah in 2025. He went into the season with no hype or proven production, but quickly became a very intriguing passing game weapon. At 264 pounds with good overall athleticism, Bentley would be an intriguing pairing with George Kittle when he gets back healthy, and could potentially be the heir apparent at tight end for the long-term future.
Round 4, Pick 138: Zane Durant, DT, Penn State
Durant didn’t have the 2025 season that he probably expected. He is a smaller defensive tackle, but is also a really explosive athlete. If Durant is able to put it all together at some point early in his NFL career, he has the talent to become a future starter.
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