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The 3 biggest remaining needs for the San Francisco 49ers heading into day three of the NFL Draft

The 3 biggest remaining needs for the San Francisco 49ers heading into day three of the NFL Draft

Well, we made it. It's the final day of the 2024 NFL Draft. Of course, when the draft comes to a close, every team thinks they nailed it. Still, having addressed three needs with their first three picks and kept hold of wide receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel, the San Francisco 49ers have to be feeling pretty satisfied.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / 13 minutes ago
John Lynch: We Didn’t Entertain Trading Either Deebo Samuel Or Brandon Aiyuk On Friday

John Lynch: We Didn’t Entertain Trading Either Deebo Samuel Or Brandon Aiyuk On Friday

49ers GM John Lynch told reporters on Friday that they did not seriously consider trading either of their WRs Deebo Samuel or Brandon Aiyuk during Day Two of the draft.  “We didn’t entertain any of that today,” Lynch said, via Cam Inman.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / 1 hour ago

Puni will make you look puny

49ers got a beast of a lineman. When an NFL team drafts an offensive lineman, there’s highlight reels of them embarassing defenders. Usually there’s one clip that justifies the pick rolling around social media saying “They took this guy.” Take 2016 pick Joshua Garnett.

San Francisco 49ers News / ESPN / 1 hour ago

Brock Purdy, George Kittle, Tom Brady highlight stars taken on Day 3 of the NFL draft

Hall of Famers Terrell Davis and Zach Thomas are also on the list of players who became stars after being selected in the later rounds.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Wire / 1 hour ago

Updated 49ers Day 3 draft picks after pair of Day 2 trades

The 49ers got active on Day 2 of the NFL draft with one trade in each round. In the second round San Francisco slid down one spot in a swap with the Chiefs that also included a swap of Day 3 picks.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Wire / 5 hours ago

NFL draft Day 3 needs and targets for 49ers

The 49ers have done a nice job addressing needs in this year’s draft. They found some offensive line help with OL Dominick Puni in Round 3. They added wide receiver depth for 2024 and beyond with WR Ricky Pearsall in Round 1, and they invested in their secondary with cornerback Renardo Green in the second round.

Mel Kiper Jr. News / Bleacher Report / 1 hour ago

Mel Kiper Jr. Hails Eagles and Questions 49ers, Patriots After 2024 NFL Draft Day 2

Day 2 of the NFL draft is in the books and with it comes analysis and grades from leading experts in the industry. The first day of the draft began with an…

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Wire / 1 hour ago

49ers NFL draft picks: 5 things to know about OL Dominick Puni

Offensive line was the consensus top need for the 49ers in this year’s NFL draft. They didn’t address that need with either of their first two picks, but they packaged a third-round pick and a fourth-round pick to move up to No.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / 6 minutes ago
John Lynch, Kyle Shanahan 'thrilled' with 49ers' receiver group

John Lynch, Kyle Shanahan 'thrilled' with 49ers' receiver group

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan addressed reporters after the second day of the 2024 NFL Draft. Naturally, they were asked about any trade discussions the team might have had during the draft so far.

Christian McCaffrey News / CBSSports.com / 31 minutes ago

Commanders draft Luke McCaffrey, younger brother of 49ers star Christian McCaffrey

McCaffrey will look to follow in big brother's footsteps

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / 11 minutes ago
49ers GM comments on rumors involving star WRs

49ers GM has revealing comments on trade rumors involving team's star WRs

One of the top storylines surrounding the 2024 draft has been the uncertain status of 49ers wideouts Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / 2 minutes ago
Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch explain the challenges of keeping the 49ers' nucleus together

Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch explain the challenges of keeping the 49ers' nucleus together

The San Francisco 49ers have officially made three picks in the 2024 NFL Draft. On Friday night, the team selected cornerback Renardo Green from Florida State and guard Dominick Puni from Kansas, adding to Thursday's first-round pick, wide receiver Ricky Pearsall from Florida.

Deebo Samuel News / The 33rd Team / 7 hours ago

Deebo Samuel Trade Could Still Come After Draft

Insider Ari Meirov explains that despite failing to get the draft return they wanted for Deebo Samuel, the San Francisco 49ers could still move him in the future. 

Kansas Jayhawks News / Pro Football Rumors / 51 minutes ago
49ers address offensive line with third-round pick

49ers address offensive line with third-round pick

The 49ers have traded up the third-round order, swapping places with the Eagles. San Francisco has dealt Nos. 94 and 132 to Philadelphia in exchange for the 86th pick.

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San Francisco 49ers News / Bleacher Report / 1 hour ago

Dominick Puni NFL Draft 2024: Scouting Report for San Francisco 49ers IOL

HEIGHT: 6'5" WEIGHT: 313 HAND: 10⅛" ARM: 33⅜" WINGSPAN: 81⅛" 40-YARD DASH: 5.35 3-CONE: 7.47 SHUTTLE: 4.4 VERTICAL: 30" BROAD: 8'11" POSITIVES — Wide-bodied…

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / 2 hours ago
What is the value of 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall's projected rookie contract?

What is the value of 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall's projected rookie contract?

Ricky Pearsall, the new San Francisco 49ers wide receiver, was the No. 31 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Under the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which extends through the 2030 season, all rookie contracts are four years.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL Analysis Network / 6 minutes ago
San Francisco 49ers Throw Water On Receiver Trade Fire

San Francisco 49ers Throw Water On Receiver Trade Fire

Heading into the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers faced speculation regarding potential trades involving Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / 59 minutes ago
49ers drafting a WR may have sealed the fate of one of two players

49ers drafting a WR in first round may have sealed the fate of one of two players

After all the speculation and rumors about what the 49ers would do in the first round of the NFL Draft, we know now what the future may look like.

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San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / 1 minute ago
49ers have reportedly discussed trading an All-Pro receiver to a top-10 team in the 2024 NFL Draft

49ers have reportedly discussed trading an All-Pro receiver to a top-10 team in the 2024 NFL Draft

Brandon Aiyuk's status on the San Francisco 49ers' roster was said to be up in the air going into the 2024 NFL Draft, Deebo Samuel's was thought to be secure.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / 23 minutes ago
49ers' George Kittle shares Brandon Aiyuk plea before draft

49ers' George Kittle shares Brandon Aiyuk plea before draft

George Kittle left little doubt that he doesn't want the club to trade Brandon Aiyuk at any point during the 2024 NFL Draft. 

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