{"id":283249,"date":"2026-04-24T04:47:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T04:47:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/283249\/"},"modified":"2026-04-24T04:47:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T04:47:13","slug":"san-francisco-49ers-nfl-draft-grades-how-did-niners-do-in-first-round","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/283249\/","title":{"rendered":"San Francisco 49ers NFL draft grades: How did Niners do in first round?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The San Francisco 49ers<\/a> seemingly decided there wasn’t a player they thought was worth taking in the first round.<\/p>\n

The Niners traded away the No. 27 pick for the No. 30 pick and a third-round pick, then traded the No. 30 pick for a second-round and a fifth-round selection.<\/p>\n

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They added an extra three picks in exchange for a late first-round pick. The Miami Dolphins<\/a> selected cornerback Chris Johnson from San Diego State at No. 27, and at the No. 30 selection, the New York Jets took wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr.<\/p>\n

Going into the draft, the 49ers’ primary needs were edge rushers, offensive linemen, safeties and receivers.<\/p>\n

Here’s the San Francisco 49ers’ grade following the first round:<\/p>\n

1 \/ 23<\/p>\n

Steel City ready for draft night as the NFL comes to Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

The 2026 NFL Draft <\/a>Theater stage at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa. on April 23, 2026.<\/p>\n

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Steel City ready for draft night as the NFL comes to Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

The 2026 NFL Draft <\/a>Theater stage at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa. on April 23, 2026.<\/p>\n

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2 \/ 23<\/p>\n

Steel City ready for draft night as the NFL comes to Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

A general overall view of the downtown skyline and Fort Duquesne bridge of the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh, Pa. on April 22, 2026.<\/p>\n

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3 \/ 23<\/p>\n

Steel City ready for draft night as the NFL comes to Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

Large helmets of the San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams and Arizona Cardinals at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026.<\/p>\n

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4 \/ 23<\/p>\n

Steel City ready for draft night as the NFL comes to Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

A general overall view of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026.<\/p>\n

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5 \/ 23<\/p>\n

Steel City ready for draft night as the NFL comes to Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

Fans watch during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026.<\/p>\n

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6 \/ 23<\/p>\n

Steel City ready for draft night as the NFL comes to Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

A general overall view of Acrisure Stadium during the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, Pa. on April 23, 2026.<\/p>\n

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Steel City ready for draft night as the NFL comes to Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

A Pittsburgh Steelers fan plays a bagpipe in Market Square during the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, Pa. on April 23, 2026.<\/p>\n

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8 \/ 23<\/p>\n

Steel City ready for draft night as the NFL comes to Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh Steelers and Terrible Towel banners in Market Square during the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, Pa. on April 23, 2026.<\/p>\n

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9 \/ 23<\/p>\n

Steel City ready for draft night as the NFL comes to Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

Local military members watch the Q&A session with ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes and Cam Heyward at the USAA NFL Draft event at the City Winery in the Strip District, Thursday, April 23, 2026 ahead of the first round of the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, Pa.<\/p>\n

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10 \/ 23<\/p>\n

Steel City ready for draft night as the NFL comes to Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

A Here We Go sign is featured at Steelers Country at the NFL Draft Fan Experience at Point State Park, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pa.<\/p>\n

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Steel City ready for draft night as the NFL comes to Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

Construction crews continue to put the finishing touches on the draft theater Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from outside Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa.<\/p>\n

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Steel City ready for draft night as the NFL comes to Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

The NFL Draft Red Carpet at the NFL Draft Fan Experience at Point State Park, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pa.<\/p>\n

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Steel City ready for draft night as the NFL comes to Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

A fan takes video of the Q&A session at the USAA NFL Draft event at the City Winery in the Strip District, Thursday, April 23, 2026 ahead of the first round of the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, Pa.<\/p>\n

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14 \/ 23<\/p>\n

Steel City ready for draft night as the NFL comes to Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh Steelers fans pose at a 2026 NFL Draft activation in downtown on April 22, 2026.<\/p>\n

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15 \/ 23<\/p>\n

Steel City ready for draft night as the NFL comes to Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

A City of Pittsburgh River Rescue boat sails along the Allegheny River near Acrisure Stadium during the 2026 NFL Draft on April 22, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pa.<\/p>\n

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16 \/ 23<\/p>\n

Steel City ready for draft night as the NFL comes to Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

A general overall view of 2026 NFL Draft banners on the Roberto Clemente aka Sixth Street bridge on April 22, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pa.<\/p>\n

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17 \/ 23<\/p>\n

Steel City ready for draft night as the NFL comes to Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

A statue of former Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Roberto Clemente outside the center field gate of PNC Park on April 22, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pa.<\/p>\n

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18 \/ 23<\/p>\n

Steel City ready for draft night as the NFL comes to Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

A general overall view of large Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts helmet at the 2026 NFL Draft Experience at Acrisure Stadium on April 22, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pa.<\/p>\n

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19 \/ 23<\/p>\n

Steel City ready for draft night as the NFL comes to Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

A statue of Pittsburgh Steeles fullback Franco Harris completing the Immaculate Reception at the Pittsburgh International Airport on April 21, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pa.<\/p>\n

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20 \/ 23<\/p>\n

Steel City ready for draft night as the NFL comes to Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

Street banners promoting the 2026 NFL Draft in downtown on April 21, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pa.<\/p>\n

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21 \/ 23<\/p>\n

Steel City ready for draft night as the NFL comes to Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

Duval representing in Pittsburgh as Nikki Mcglockton aka Tally Jag, right, and Jerome Johnson, aka Jaxonball Z, gear up for Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh on April 23, 2026.<\/p>\n

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22 \/ 23<\/p>\n

Steel City ready for draft night as the NFL comes to Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

Bengals Twins Steve, left, and Jeff, prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23, 2026, in downtown Pittsburgh, where they want their team to draft ‘defense, defense, defense.’<\/p>\n

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23 \/ 23<\/p>\n

Steel City ready for draft night as the NFL comes to Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

Tennessee Titans cheerleaders excited for Round 1 of the NFL Draft on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n

49ers NFL draft grades49ers do not pick in first round – Grade: C<\/p>\n

The 49ers had other plans in mind rather than selecting a prospect with the No. 27 pick. Their grade after the first round should be a C. Not a fan of their lack of moves, but adding additional picks demands a “wait-and-see” approach.<\/p>\n

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They traded down to the No. 30 pick, owned by the Dolphins. Miami gave them the No. 90 pick in return. However, San Francisco didn’t stop. It traded down again, this time sending the No. 30 pick to the New York Jets for another two picks, a second-round and a fifth-round pick. Trading down wasn’t on anyone’s bingo card, but I’m not sure there was a player they wanted available that they couldn’t snag later. I guess the more picks, the merrier.<\/p>\n

What’s next? Day 2 of 2026 NFL Draft<\/p>\n

Next up, Day 2.<\/p>\n

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On the bright side, the 49ers will be pretty busy on Friday, which will consist of rounds 2 and 3. San Francisco has three total picks: No. 33 (from the Jets), its own No. 58 and No. 90 (from the Dolphins).<\/p>\n

Here’s the complete list of 49ers draft picks on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft:<\/p>\n

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