2026 NFL Draft: When, Where & Full 49ers Draft Picks Tracker
Date: April 23–25, 2026
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Coverage: ESPN • NFL Network • ABC
The 2026 NFL Draft represents a pivotal moment for the San Francisco 49ers. After a season that ended short of Super Bowl expectations, the front office now turns its attention toward roster reload, depth replenishment, and future stars.
Below is a full breakdown of when and where the 2026 NFL Draft will take place, followed by a live tracker of every projected 49ers draft pick.
📍 When & Where Is the 2026 NFL Draft?
The NFL has not yet officially announced the host city for the 2026 NFL Draft, but the event is expected to take place in late April 2026, spanning three days and seven rounds.
- Round 1: Thursday Night
- Rounds 2–3: Friday Night
- Rounds 4–7: Saturday
🟥 San Francisco 49ers — 2026 Draft Picks (Projected)
| Round | Pick Type | Source / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Original | San Francisco (#27) |
| 2 | Original | San Francisco |
| 3 | Original | San Francisco |
| 4 | Original | San Francisco |
| 4 | Compensatory | Loss of CB Charvarius Ward |
| 4 | Compensatory | Loss of G Aaron Banks |
| 5 | Compensatory | Loss of S Talanoa Hufanga |
🔍 What This Draft Means for the 49ers
With multiple Day 2 and Day 3 selections, San Francisco is positioned to attack depth at cornerback, offensive line, and the defensive front. Compensatory picks give the 49ers flexibility to trade up — or stockpile developmental talent for the next championship window.
For the Faithful
The road back to the Super Bowl begins in April. Every pick matters — and the 2026 NFL Draft could define the next era of 49ers football.
2026 Draft Big Board: Top 10 by Position
Updated: January 18, 2026 | Post-Postseason Evaluation
🛡️ Offensive Tackle (The Wall)
| # | Player | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francis Mauigoa | Miami (FL) |
| 2 | Spencer Fano | Utah |
| 3 | Kadyn Proctor | Alabama |
| 4 | Caleb Lomu | Utah |
| 5 | Isaiah World | Oregon |
| 6 | Gennings Dunker | Iowa |
| 7 | Austin Barber | Florida |
| 8 | Monroe Freeling | Georgia |
| 9 | Caleb Tiernan | Northwestern |
| 10 | Carter Smith | Indiana |
🔥 Defensive Edge / Front
| # | Player | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rueben Bain Jr. | Miami (FL) |
| 2 | T.J. Parker | Clemson |
| 3 | Keldric Faulk | Auburn |
| 4 | Cashius Howell | Texas A&M |
| 5 | David Bailey | Texas Tech |
| 6 | Peter Woods (DT/DE) | Clemson |
| 7 | Dani Dennis-Sutton | Penn State |
| 8 | Akheem Mesidor | Miami (FL) |
| 9 | Derrick Moore | Michigan |
| 10 | R Mason Thomas | Oklahoma |
⚡ Wide Receiver (Playmakers)
| # | Player | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jordyn Tyson | Arizona State |
| 2 | Carnell Tate | Ohio State |
| 3 | Makai Lemon | USC |
| 4 | Zachariah Branch | Georgia |
| 5 | Denzel Boston | Washington |
| 6 | KC Concepcion | Texas A&M |
| 7 | Chris Brazzell II | Tennessee |
| 8 | Germie Bernard | Alabama |
| 9 | Ja'Kobi Lane | USC |
| 10 | Elijah Sarratt | Indiana |
Niners Faithful Page Admin: Data curated for the 2026 NFL Draft Cycle.
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