With the first wave of NFL Free Agency underway, the San Francisco 49ers have already been active since the start of the new league year, adding veterans like wide receiver Mike Evans and cornerback Nate Hobbs, acquiring defensive lineman Osa Odighizuwa via trade, and bringing back contributors including linebacker Dre Greenlaw.
As those moves begin to shape the roster heading into 2026, draft projections continue to evolve. In this week's roundup, analysts share their latest predictions for who San Francisco could select at No. 27 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Kadyn Proctor - OT, Alabama
"Proctor, not yet 21 years old, was one of seven FBS tackles to earn an 80.0-plus PFF grade in pass blocking and run blocking in 2025."
- Caleb Lomu - OT, Utah
"Lomu's a really good player, and these Utah offensive linemen are ready to play at the next level."
- Omar Cooper Jr. - WR, Indiana
"Brock Purdy deserves more passing-game weapons. Omar Cooper Jr. is a stout wide receiver who generates yards after catch due to physicality. Kyle Shanahan would appreciate his toughness and he'd get him the football in creative ways."
- Cashius Howell - EDGE, Texas A&M
"The 49ers added Mike Evans in free agency to address a big need on the outside. That clears the way for them to add to the defensive line, and Cashius Howell provides them a productive option with a ton of upside."
- Avieon Terrell - CB, Clemson
"San Francisco's corners certainly weren't helped by the rash of injuries this defense suffered in 2025. Doesn't mean the Niners couldn't use some significant help in pass coverage, which Terrell is prepared to provide – whether out wide or in the slot, where he played more often in 2025 for the Tigers."
- Emmanuel McNeil-Warren - S, Toledo
"The 49ers trading for Osa Odighizuwa and reuniting with Dre Greenlaw have the front seven in good shape heading into the fall. McNeil-Warren could have a similar impact on the back end. The Toledo product is a tone-setter in the run game and will make his share of plays in coverage."
