2026 San Francisco 49ers Mock Draft: 7-Round Projection
Draft Capital: 8 picks | Overall Grade: B Last Updated: July 20, 2026Overview
San Francisco 49ers enter the 2026 NFL Draft with 8 selections. Biggest needs: Edge Rusher, Defensive Line, Defensive Line.
Complete Draft Class:Miami
— Grade B+
Utah
— Grade B-
Clemson
— Grade C+
Colorado
— Grade C
Florida State
— Grade C-
Texas
— Grade C-
Texas A&M
— Grade C-
Texas A&M
— Grade C-
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Complete Pick-by-Pick Analysis
Pick #24 - San Francisco 49ers: Damon Wilson II, Edge Rusher,
Miami
Rank: #31 overall | Grade: B+ Why This Pick:Critical need filled. San Francisco 49ers desperately needed Edge Rusher help (need #1), and Damon Wilson II was the best available at this spot. This pick addresses an immediate roster weakness.
The Fit:Damon Wilson II brings immediate impact to San Francisco 49ers. Damon Wilson II is a speed-and-finesse edge rusher who wins with one of the rarest get-offs in the 2027 class. He signed with Georgia as a five-star, consensus top-20 national prospect out of Venice High in Florida, where he set a school record with... His best trait—rare, explosive get-off off the edge that forces tackles to vertical-set and opens counter lanes—fits perfectly with what this team needs. Projects as a Nolan Smith (Georgia-bred bend-and-burst edge who wins with finesse over power)-type player at the NFL level.
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Pick #56 - San Francisco 49ers: Jackson Bennee, Safety,
Utah
Rank: #60 overall | Grade: B- Why This Pick:Addresses key depth concern. While Safety wasn't the top priority, Jackson Bennee's talent at #60 overall was too good to pass up. Sometimes value trumps need.
The Fit:Jackson Bennee brings immediate impact to San Francisco 49ers. Jackson Bennee is a coverage-first safety who turned a redshirt-sophomore breakout at Utah into one of the most intriguing early names in the 2027 class. After logging just six tackles as a backup in 2024, he stepped into a full-time role in 2025 and... His best trait—elite coverage production, allowing just one deep completion across all of 2025—fits perfectly with what this team needs. Projects as a Jalen Pitre (reasoning: versatile slot/box safety with loud ball production but real missed-tackle volatility to clean up)-type player at the NFL level.
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Pick #88 - San Francisco 49ers: TJ Moore, Wide Receiver,
Clemson
Rank: #91 overall | Grade: C+ Why This Pick:Addresses key depth concern. While Wide Receiver wasn't the top priority, TJ Moore's talent at #91 overall was too good to pass up. Sometimes value trumps need.
The Fit:TJ Moore is a Wide Receiver who can contribute immediately in San Francisco 49ers's system. His college production and athleticism profile suggest he'll succeed at the next level. Evaluators see him as a day-one contributor.
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Pick #124: Boo Carter (Nickel Cornerback,Colorado
) - Grade C. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential.
Pick #164: Xavier Chaplin (Offensive Tackle,Florida State
) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential.
Pick #211: Hero Kanu (Defensive Line,Texas
) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential.
Pick #244: DJ Hicks (Defensive Line,Texas A&M
) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential.
Pick #247: Isaiah Horton (Wide Receiver,Texas A&M
) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential.
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Draft Class Summary
Overall Grade: B | 7 positions addressed across 8 picks.---