2026 Mock Draft Monday 3.0: How Free Agency Moves Are Shaping the 49ers First-Round Outlook
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.
49ers Sign Cornerback Nate Hobbs to a One-Year Deal
The San Francisco 49ers announced the signing of cornerback Nate Hobbs to a one-year deal. Hobbs, a 2021 fifth-round pick of the Las Vegas Raiders, has appeared in 62 career games with the Raiders and Green Bay Packers, recording 304 tackles, 21 passes defensed, and three interceptions.
‘It Was a No-Brainer’: Mike Evans on Why He Chose the 49ers
During the free agency process, Evans evaluated several teams but prioritized organizations with championship aspirations and strong quarterback play. After speaking with Shanahan and president of football operations and general manager John Lynch, the decision became clear. Plus, his newest teammate, TE George Kittle, sealed the deal.