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.
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.
Michael Silver of the San Francisco Chronicle reported last night that, following the selection of wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, the 49ers were more likely to trade Deebo Samuel than Brandon Aiyuk.
The first round of the 2024 NFL Draft has concluded, and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk remains on the San Francisco 49ers roster, as many anticipated. However, both general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan were receptive to listening to offers from other teams, and indeed, teams made inquiries.
The 49ers used their lone first-round draft pick on a wide receiver, which has only added fuel to the fire speculating one of two star wide receivers will be traded.
According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, trading San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel may prove more difficult than anticipated. During an appearance on the Rich Eisen show on Friday morning, Rapoport elaborated on the obstacles involved.
Despite the 49ers’ selection of WR Ricky Pearsall at pick No. 31 in the draft on Thursday, rumors are still circulating about the futures of WRs Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk in San Francisco.
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.
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.
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.