The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have signed OL Andre Dillard, CB Dallis Flowers and OL Nicholas Petit-Frere to one-year deals. The team also signed seven of the team's 2025 draft picks, each to four-year deals, along with five undrafted rookie free agents, and waived/failed physical DL Drake Jackson, waived OL Jalen McKenzie and waived/injured CB Tre Tomlinson.
Dillard (6-5, 315) was originally drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles as the 22nd overall selection of the 2019 NFL Draft. Throughout his six-year career with the Eagles (2019-22), Tennessee Titans (2023) and Green Bay Packers (2024), he has appeared in 69 games (19 starts) and has also played in five postseason contests for Philadelphia. In 2024, he appeared in 10 games with Green Bay.
A 29-year-old native of Woodinville, WA, Dillard attended Washington State University (2014-18) where he appeared in 42 games (39 starts) and earned First-Team All-Pac-12 as a senior in 2018.
Flowers (6-1, 196) originally entered the NFL after signing with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2022. Throughout his three-year career with the Colts (2022-24) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2024), he has appeared in 23 games (five starts) and registered 32 tackles, three passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in addition to six special teams tackles. In 2024, he appeared in six games and recorded 9 tackles with Indianapolis and Tampa Bay.
A 27-year-old native of Oak Park, IL, Flowers attended Robert Morris University, Tiffin University and Grand View University before transferring to Pittsburg State University (2016-21).
Petit-Frere (6-5, 316) was originally drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the third round (69th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft. Throughout his three-year career with the Titans (2022-24), he has appeared in 34 games (28 starts). In 2024, he appeared in 15 games (10 starts) with Tennessee.
A 27-year-old native of Tampa, FL, Petit-Frere attended Ohio State University (2018-22) where he appeared in 35 games (20 starts) and earned First-Team All-Big Ten honors his junior season in 2021.
Draft Pick Signings
- LB Nick Martin (5-11, 221), Oklahoma State
- CB Upton Stout (5-9, 181), Western Kentucky
- WR Jordan Watkins (5-11, 196), Mississippi
- RB Jordan James (5-9, 208), Oregon
- S Marques Sigle (5-11, 199), Kansas State
- OL Connor Colby (6-5, 309), Iowa
- WR Junior Bergen (5-9, 184), Montana
Undrafted Free Agents
- RB Corey Kiner (5-9, 209), Cincinnati
- OL Drew Moss (6-3, 303), Colorado State
- WR Isaiah Neyor (6-4, 218), Nebraska
- CB Jakob Robinson (5-10, 181), Brigham Young
- DL Sebastian Valdez (6-3, 301), Washington
See below for detailed player biographies of the signed players:
Draft Pick Player Bios
LB Nick Martin
5-11, 221
Oklahoma State
Was the first of two third-round draft picks (75th overall) selected by the 49ers in this year's draft out of Oklahoma State. Appeared in 35 games (19 starts) over 4 seasons at Oklahoma State (2021-24) and registered 203 tackles, 23.5 TFLs, 7.0 sacks, 4 PDs, 2 INTs, 2 FFs and 2 FRs. In 2024, started all 5 games he appeared in and registered 47 tackles, 7.5 TFLs, 1.0 sack, 2 PDs, 1 FF and 1 FR. In 2023, started in 14 games and recorded 140 tackles, 16.0 TFLs, 6.0 sacks, 2 PDs, 2 INTs, 1 FF and 1 FR, earning First-Team All-Big 12 honors. In 2022, appeared in 13 games and tallied 15 tackles. As a freshman in 2021, appeared in 3 games and registered 1 tackle before redshirting. Born 10/13/02 in Texarkana, TX.
CB Upton Stout
5-9, 181
Western Kentucky
Was the second of two third-round draft picks (100th overall) selected by the 49ers in this year's draft out of Western Kentucky. Appeared in 45 games (34 starts) over 5 seasons at Western Kentucky (2022-24) and North Texas (2020-21) and registered 166 tackles, 21 PDs, 10.0 TFLs, 6 INTs (2 returned for TDs), 1.5 sacks, 1 FF and 1 FR. In 2024, started in 12 games and recorded 52 tackles, 7.5 TFLs, 2 PDs, 1.0 sack and 1 INT, earning First-Team All-Conference USA honors. In 2023, appeared in 7 games (6 starts) and tallied 29 tackles, 9 PDs, 1.5 TFLs, 1 INT, (returned for a TD), 1 FF, 1 FR and 0.5 sack. In 2022, appeared in 14 games (11 starts) and totaled 44 tackles, 6 PDs, 4 INTs and 0.5 sack, earning Conference USA Honorable Mention honors. In 2021 at North Texas, appeared in 4 games (2 starts) and tallied 6 tackles and 1 PD. As a freshman in 2020, appeared in 8 games (3 starts) during the shortened COVID-19 season and totaled 35 tackles, 3 PDs and 0.5 TFL. Born 1/9/02 in Houston, TX.
WR Jordan Watkins
5-11, 196
Mississippi
Was the second of two fourth-round draft picks (138th overall) selected by the 49ers in this year's draft out of Mississippi. Appeared in 60 games (42 starts) over 5 seasons at Mississippi (2022-24) and Louisville (2020-21) and registered 185 recepts. for 2,682 yds. and 18 TDs. In 2024, started in 12 games and registered 49 recepts. for 906 yds. and 9 TDs. In 2023, appeared in 13 games (11 starts) and recorded 53 recepts. for 741 yds. and 3 TDs. In 2022, appeared in 13 games (10 starts) and notched 40 recepts. for 449 yds. and 2 TDs. In 2021 at Louisville, appeared in 12 games (11 starts) and registered 35 recepts. for 529 yds. and 4 TDs. As a freshman in 2020, appeared in 10 games (2 starts) and tallied 8 recepts. for 57 yds. Born 2/15/02 in Louisville, KY.
RB Jordan James
5-9, 208
Oregon
Was the first of two fifth-round draft picks (147th overall) selected by the 49ers in this year's draft out of Oregon. Appeared in 38 games (14 starts) over 3 seasons at Oregon (2022-24) and registered 386 carries for 2,215 yds. and 31 TDs on the ground to go along with 42 recepts. for 347 yds. and 1 TD through the air. In 2024, started in 14 games and registered 233 carries for 1,267 yds. and 15 TDs on the ground to go along with 26 recepts. for 209 yds. through the air, earning Second-Team All-Big Ten honors. In 2023, appeared in 14 games and recorded 107 carries for 759 yds. and 11 TDs on the ground while adding 15 recepts. for 132 yds. and 1 TD through the air. As a freshman in 2022, appeared in 10 games and tallied 46 carries for 189 yds. and 5 TDs on the ground to go along with 1 recept. for 6 yds. through the air. Born 3/29/04 in Nashville, TN.
S Marques Sigle
5-11, 199
Kansas State
Was the second of two fifth-round draft picks (160th overall) selected by the 49ers in this year's draft out of Kansas State. Appeared in 50 games (25 starts) over 5 seasons at Kansas State (2023-24) and North Dakota State (2020-22) and registered 174 tackles, 10.5 TFLs, 1.0 sack, 7 INTs, 26 PDs and 2 FFs. In 2024, started in 13 games and registered 60 tackles, 6.5 TFLs, 6 PDs and 3 INTs (1 returned for a TD). In 2023, started in 12 games and recorded 63 tackles, 10 PDs, 3.0 TFLs and 1 INT, earning Honorable Mention All-Big 12 honors. In 2022 at North Dakota State, appeared in 11 games and tallied 27 tackles, 5 PDs, 2 INTs (1 returned for a TD), 1.0 TFL, 1.0 sack and 1 FF. In 2021, appeared in 13 games and notched 23 tackles, 5 PDs, 1 INT and 1 FF, earning MVFC All-Newcomer Team honors. In 2020 as a freshman, appeared in 1 game during the shortened COVID-19 season and registered 1 tackle before redshirting. Born 7/18/02 in Omaha, NE.
OL Connor Colby
6-5, 309
Iowa
Was the second of three seventh-round draft picks (249th overall) selected by the 49ers in this year's draft out of Iowa. Appeared in 54 games (50 starts) over 4 seasons at Iowa (2021-24). In 2024, started all 13 games he appeared in and earned First-Team All-Big Ten honors. In 2023, appeared in 14 games (13 starts) and earned Third-Team All-Big Ten honors. In 2022, started all 13 games he appeared in. As a true freshman in 2021, appeared in 14 games (11 starts). Born 1/16/03 in Cedar Rapids, IA.
WR Junior Bergen
5-9, 184
Montana
Was the third of three seventh-round draft picks (252nd overall) selected by the 49ers in this year's draft out of Montana. Appeared in 51 games over 4 seasons at Montana (2021-24) and registered 145 recepts. for 1,777 yds. and 13 TDs, adding 139 carries for 577 yds. and 4 TDs. In 2024, appeared in 13 games and registered 48 recepts. for 542 yds. and 3 TDs, earning Associated Press FCS First-Team All-American and First-Team All-Big Sky honors. In 2023, appeared in 15 games and tallied 59 recepts. for 791 yds. and 5 TDs, adding 6 carries for 40 yds., earning Associated Press FCS Second-Team All-American and First-Team All-Big Sky honors. In 2022, notched 17 recepts. for 214 yds. and 4 TDs, adding 14 carries for 42 yds., earning Third-Team All-Big Sky honors. As a freshman in 2021, appeared in 12 games and recorded 21 recepts. for 230 yds. and 1 TD through the air to go along with 118 carries for 493 yds. and 4 TDs on the ground. Born 10/23/02 in Billings, MT.
Undrafted Player Bios
RB Corey Kiner
5-9, 209
Cincinnati
Appeared in 45 games (25 starts) over 4 seasons at Cincinnati (2022-24) and Louisiana State (2021) and registered 556 carries for 2,882 yds. and 16 TDs as well as 32 recepts. for 172 yds. In 2024, started in 12 games and registered 204 carries for 1,153 yds. and 4 TDs as well as 16 recepts. for 111 yds. In 2023, started in 12 games and registered 192 carries for 1,047 yds. and 5 TDs on the ground to go along with 12 recepts. for 49 yds. through the air. In 2022, appeared in 10 games and recorded 81 rushes for 362 yds. and 5 TDs to go along with 2 recepts for 2 yds. In 2021 at Louisiana State, appeared in 11 games (1 start) and tallied 79 carries for 320 yds. and 2 TDs as well as 2 recepts. for 10 yds. Born 1/21/02 in Cincinnati, OH.
OL Drew Moss
6-3, 303
Colorado State
Started all 47 games he appeared in over 4 seasons at Colorado State (2023-24) and Lamar (2021-22). In 2024, started all 13 games he appeared in and earned Second-Team All-MWC. As a junior in 2023, started all 12 games he appeared in, earning Honorable Mention All-MWC. In 2022 at Lamar, started all 11 games he appeared in. As a true freshman, started all 11 games he appeared in. Born 5/21/03 in Richardson, TX.
WR Isaiah Neyor
6-4, 218
Nebraska
Appeared in 33 games (24 starts) over 6 years at Nebraska (2024), Texas (2022-23) and Wyoming (2019-21) and registered 87 recepts. for 1,595 yds. and 17 TDs. In 2024, appeared in 12 games (10 starts) and registered 34 recepts. for 455 yds. and 5 TDs. In 2023 at Texas, appeared in one game and notched 1 recept. for 14 yds. Missed the 2022 season due to injury. In 2021 at Wyoming, started in 13 games and recorded 44 recepts. for 878 yds. and 12 TDs, earning Second-Team All-MWC honors. In 2020 as a redshirt freshman, appeared in 6 games (1 start) during the shortened COVID-19 season and notched 8 recepts. for 248 yds. In 2019, appeared in 1 game as a true freshman before redshirting. Born 6/7/01 in Fort Worth, TX.
CB Jakob Robinson
5-10, 181
Brigham Young
Appeared in 54 games (36 starts) over 5 seasons at Brigham Young (2021-24) and Utah State (2020) and registered 190 tackles, 21 PDs, 11 INTs, 8.5 TFLs, 1.0 sack and 1 FF. In 2024, started all 13 games and registered 43 tackles, 5.0 TFLs, 5 PDs, 3 INTs and 1 FF and earned Second-Team All-Big 12 honors. As a junior in 2023, started all 12 games and registered 59 tackles, 7 PDs, 4 INTs and 1.0 TFL, earning Honorable Mention All-Big 12 honors. In 2022, appeared in 13 games (5 starts) and registered 51 tackles, 5 PDs, 1.0 TFL and 1 INT. In 2021, appeared in 12 games (5 starts) and notched 29 tackles, 4 PDs and 3 INTs. In 2020 at Utah State, appeared in 4 games (1 start) during the shortened COVID-19 season and registered 8 tackles, 1.0 TFL and 1.0 sack. Born 10/4/00 in Orem, UT.
DL Sebastian Valdez
6-3, 301
Washington
Appeared in 43 games during 4 seasons at Washington (2024) and Montana State (2021-23) and registered 141 tackles, 22.0 TFLs, 14.0 sacks, 3 PDs, 2 FFs and 1 FR. In 2024, started all 13 games and recorded 49 tackles, 4.5 TFLs, 2.0 sacks and 1 PD. In 2023 at Montana State, appeared in 3 games and totaled 10 tackles, 2.0 TFLs and 1.0 sack and earned Second-Team All-Big Sky honors. Started in 14 games in 2022 and tallied 44 tackles, 10.0 TFLs, 7.5 sacks, 2 PDs, 2 FFs and 1 FR, earning First-Team All-Big Sky honors and MSU's Ron Warzeka Defensive Lineman of the Year award. As a freshman in 2021, appeared in 13 games and registered 38 tackles, 5.5 TFLs and 3.5 sacks. Born 8/1/02 in Spring Valley, CA.
