It’s clear the 49ers didn’t set out to pick for need in the 2022 NFL draft. Their first selection at No. 61 was defensive end Drake Jackson. Their second selection at No. 93 overall was running back Tyrion Davis-Price. This is the second year in a row they’ve drafted a running back in the third round, and Davis-Price is the third RB they’ve drafted in the last two years. So why … [Read more...] about Why did 49ers select RB in 3rd round again?
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49ers draft wide receiver with third Day 2 pick
The 49ers with the No. 105 pick in the 2022 draft selected SMU wide receiver Danny Gray. Gray is scorching fast and clocked in at 4.33 in the 40-yard dash at the combine. He also brings decent size at 6-0, 186 pounds. In two years at SMU he put up 82 catches for 1,251 yards and 13 touchdowns. San Francisco has been missing a WR that can take the top off a defense. Gray’s speed … [Read more...] about 49ers draft wide receiver with third Day 2 pick
WATCH: 49ers draft room greets draft pick Drake Jackson
Hotline bling The call that made @The99Athlete a member of the #49ers pic.twitter.com/VJSMe66rrY — San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) April 30, 2022 In an offseason that’s been defined by the chaos of the Jimmy Garoppolo saga and Deebo Samuel trade request, the 49ers front office got a moment to celebrate Friday night after they selected USC defensive end Drake Jackson No. 61 … [Read more...] about WATCH: 49ers draft room greets draft pick Drake Jackson
2 Teams Reportedly Made Trade Offers For Deebo Samuel
With Day 1 of the NFL draft in the books, there still hasn’t been a trade for San Francisco superstar Deebo Samuel. But according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, it wasn’t for a lack of trying from two prospective NFL franchises. During an appearance with The Pat McAfee Show on Friday, Rapoport revealed that both the New York Jets and Detroit Lions made trade offers for … [Read more...] about 2 Teams Reportedly Made Trade Offers For Deebo Samuel
What The Jets Reportedly Offered For Deebo Samuel
Heading into Day 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft, there were so many rumors surrounding Deebo Samuel’s future with the San Francisco 49ers. Though multiple wide receivers were traded on Thursday night, Samuel remains in the Bay Area – for now. The New York Jets made a trade offer for Samuel, but it didn’t meet the 49ers’ asking price. According to Matt Barrows of The Athletic, the Jets … [Read more...] about What The Jets Reportedly Offered For Deebo Samuel