DL: 2026 Draft Class

Originally posted by Hoovtrain:
Why is cooper not on same tier?

I don't see the real game speed or separation that KC has. A lot of his success was in the slot (not saying that's a bad thing) this past yr. Good hands, good balance and YAC ability. I got KC and Boston over him though.

Originally posted by NYniner85:
I don't see the real game speed or separation that KC has. A lot of his success was in the slot (not saying that's a bad thing) this past yr. Good hands, good balance and YAC ability. I got KC and Boston over him though.

thats how i kind of see them too but i may lean cooper because he has a bit more versitility in where he can line up where Boston can line up. I also like KC more because he can be a vertical threat

Originally posted by Ezekiel38:
Watch for the Christen Miller DT surprise at #27 too. Lynch never shuts up about the DL being the foundation and Miller is a lean 6'4 320lb beast against the run and has pass rush upside. Mykel's best friend. They could still go EDGE at #58 and grab Mason Thomas or get a G and TE. It would match their philosophy and I do like Miller the player even if I wouldn't go DL with our first pick.

But im mentally prepared for it. If we traded back to 30-35 id be totally fine with Miller as the pick as he is being sleeped on. Maybe cuz his name is so bland and not memorable ... Christen Miller.

Trade with AZ for their 103 and 183 and a 2027 4th

#35. Christen Miller DT
#58. Keylan Rutledge G
#103. Oscar Delp TE
#104. Jaishawn Barham / Josh Josephs / Derrick Moore EDGE (trade two 4ths)
#133. Kendrick Law WR
#138. Keyron Crawford EDGE (double up at EDGE)
#183. Travis Burke OT

Could work.

Rutledge, Delp, and Law all great and willing blockers so helps the run game vs SEA and matches our run first philosophy. Delp and Law are also fast (Law 4.42 40 and Delp 4.44 40 as a TE...) and specialize in YAC and Shanahan specializes in creating space for YAC. And we get two EDGEs that are both DPRs that have talent and can compete hard against the other to see the field along with another blue chip top talent to add to the DL rotation. I mean do we think West and Collins have shown they are going to be dominant stars? I like them both but they haven't proven anything like that yet and we need to keep drafting top young talent to add to the group.

If there's one thing I can guarantee it's SF isn't taking DT in the 1st.

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by Ezekiel38:
Watch for the Christen Miller DT surprise at #27 too. Lynch never shuts up about the DL being the foundation and Miller is a lean 6'4 320lb beast against the run and has pass rush upside. Mykel's best friend. They could still go EDGE at #58 and grab Mason Thomas or get a G and TE. It would match their philosophy and I do like Miller the player even if I wouldn't go DL with our first pick.

But im mentally prepared for it. If we traded back to 30-35 id be totally fine with Miller as the pick as he is being sleeped on. Maybe cuz his name is so bland and not memorable ... Christen Miller.

Trade with AZ for their 103 and 183 and a 2027 4th

#35. Christen Miller DT
#58. Keylan Rutledge G
#103. Oscar Delp TE
#104. Jaishawn Barham / Josh Josephs / Derrick Moore EDGE (trade two 4ths)
#133. Kendrick Law WR
#138. Keyron Crawford EDGE (double up at EDGE)
#183. Travis Burke OT

Could work.

Rutledge, Delp, and Law all great and willing blockers so helps the run game vs SEA and matches our run first philosophy. Delp and Law are also fast (Law 4.42 40 and Delp 4.44 40 as a TE...) and specialize in YAC and Shanahan specializes in creating space for YAC. And we get two EDGEs that are both DPRs that have talent and can compete hard against the other to see the field along with another blue chip top talent to add to the DL rotation. I mean do we think West and Collins have shown they are going to be dominant stars? I like them both but they haven't proven anything like that yet and we need to keep drafting top young talent to add to the group.

If there's one thing I can guarantee it's SF isn't taking DT in the 1st.

agreed also we are way more intrested in EDGE as opposed to DT. Only reason we went DT heavy last year was it was a huge need as we had no ability to stop the run and had no starters or depth at DT even then we spend a 2nd and 4th on the position. I saw the arguement before the Osa trade but after the trade i think there is no chance. There is a small chance of Peter Woods but thats it because he does have a ridiculous amount of upside if Clemson D didnt suck which imo was really due to coaching issues - pretty much everyone underperformed.

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by Hysterikal:
Every 49er is an injury waiting to happen. Drafting in fear of an injury then we should draft an RB early in case CMC gets hurt. Are you not concerned with KCs hands? Amazing separator is a bit overblown also.

He's the best separator in this draft.





hands can be worked on, Devante Adams had horrible hands his first couple yrs in the league.

honestly don't think he will be there when we pick, but if he is Kyle could have a field day with him.

That's why I'm starting to settle on someone else being our pick, simply because I'm sure another team will grab KC right in front of us. If he's on the board though, you don't even think about it and select him. Kyle Shanahan would have a lot of fun with KC's skill set.

Originally posted by ritz126:
agreed also we are way more intrested in EDGE as opposed to DT. Only reason we went DT heavy last year was it was a huge need as we had no ability to stop the run and had no starters or depth at DT even then we spend a 2nd and 4th on the position. I saw the arguement before the Osa trade but after the trade i think there is no chance. There is a small chance of Peter Woods but thats it because he does have a ridiculous amount of upside if Clemson D didnt suck which imo was really due to coaching issues - pretty much everyone underperformed.

I like Proctor later at DT or the Navy dude on day 3. They invest a 2nd on Collins (which I wasn't super happy with) and said they believe he can develop into a plus rusher. Gotta let it happen and give him the snaps. Osa and Williams inside on those rushing downs will help imo.

It's gonna be edge in the first unless KC drops. That's what I think happens, Lawrence is the most likely guy imo and I can live with that…even though I think it's a bit of a reach.

Originally posted by Nastastical:
That's why I'm starting to settle on someone else being our pick, simply because I'm sure another team will grab KC right in front of us. If he's on the board though, you don't even think about it and select him. Kyle Shanahan would have a lot of fun with KC's skill set.

Yeah I think Kyle would love KC in this offense (other teams not so much). He's a big play waiting to happen (including on STs). Boston would be nice as well. He's pretty fluid for a big guy. Amazing hands, blocks like a monster, contested catcher etc. toss him in as a big slot would be cool. He's got some Puka to his game.

IMO I'm not in love with the guys that are suppose to be there end of the 2nd. I got a feeling Kyle is gonna love Germie Bernard. I think he's a safe WR but man I don't see anything special any other yr I feel like he's a 3rd/4th rd guy.

so if they wait these guys are worth a look after the 2nd…. Skyler Bell/Law/Burks. I wouldn't expect a lot from any of them this yr and I kinda just see them as guys like we already have in cowing and Watkins, not sure we need more of that but there's so upside there.

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by ritz126:
agreed also we are way more intrested in EDGE as opposed to DT. Only reason we went DT heavy last year was it was a huge need as we had no ability to stop the run and had no starters or depth at DT even then we spend a 2nd and 4th on the position. I saw the arguement before the Osa trade but after the trade i think there is no chance. There is a small chance of Peter Woods but thats it because he does have a ridiculous amount of upside if Clemson D didnt suck which imo was really due to coaching issues - pretty much everyone underperformed.

I like Proctor later at DT or the Navy dude on day 3. They invest a 2nd on Collins (which I wasn't super happy with) and said they believe he can develop into a plus rusher. Gotta let it happen and give him the snaps. Osa and Williams inside on those rushing downs will help imo.

It's gonna be edge in the first unless KC drops. That's what I think happens, Lawrence is the most likely guy imo and I can live with that…even though I think it's a bit of a reach.

The main reason no DT at #27 is that there should he some decent ones in the 4th. . like youbsaid Proctor or Landon Robinson or Zane Durant or Chris McClellan or Dontay Corleone or a Dominque Orange if he were to fall.

But if we trade back to the early 30s and grab a couple extra picks Miller is in play imo. Or Banks/Hunter/Halton if a small trade back from 58.

Anyways I'd rather have Jacas than Lawrence but whoever Raheem likes is fine. I'd like to trade back to the low 30s draft KC or Boston then trade up to 45 for Jacas/Lawrence.

Originally posted by Heroism:

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— Ollie Connolly (@OllieConnolly) April 12, 2026

Howie Roseman

Agreed!

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Jon Ledyard explains why he's higher on Jaishawn Barham than the consensus 👀

"Probably the most violent player in the entire draft—like, he really just hammers people. And the way he takes on blocks isn't even a question. Run defense, he's as good as anyone in the class." pic.twitter.com/DRwNhF5eHE

— Check the Mic with Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson (@CTM_Show) April 13, 2026

Big fan of Barham!

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