49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast

The 49ers concluded the 2026 NFL Draft early on Saturday with their eighth and final selection in the fifth round. On "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down all eight selections and what they bring to their respective position groups. Can the last two draft classes combine to bring a successful recipe of youth and experience that can propel this roster towards their championship aspirations?

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(1:00) 49ers add a total of eight players in this draft

(2:00) Public perception might not match how the team feels about their picks

(8:00) WR De'Zhaun Stribling fits the bill on all measurables

(12:00) Breaking down EDGE Romello Height

(18:00) A lot of the players the 49ers took are high-character guys

(21:00) RB Kaelon Black was a controversial pick publicly

(26:00 OL Carver Willis was the first offensive lineman taken off the board

(30:00) Quick break down of remaining Day 3 selections

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The 49ers remained active on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft, but this time they finally selected players. In the process, San Francisco also said goodbye to linebacker Dee Winters in a trade with the Dallas Cowboys. On this episode of '49ers Talk,' Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the additions of wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling, edge rusher Romello Height, and running back Kaelon Black. Later, Matt and Jennifer look ahead to Day 3 of the NFL draft, where the 49ers begin with five picks, and debate where San Francisco will add to their roster next.

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1:00 Breaking down Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft

4:00 Shanahan, Lynch confident, convicted in picks despite surprises

8:00 Analyzing 49ers' De’Zhaun Stribling pick at No. 33

17:00 Recapping the Romello Height pick at No. 70

22:00 Lynch, Shanahan stayed true to their draft board

29:00 What’s the best-case scenario for Kaelon Black?

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It was an intriguing first day for San Francisco at the 2026 NFL Draft after the 49ers traded out of the first round to acquire more draft capital. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan recap the 49ers' Day 1 deals and recap the draft's biggest surprise so far. Then, they discuss why John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan are in a perfect position at No. 33 entering Day 2 before Rod Brooks joins the show to break down the best prospects still available.

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(1:00) 49ers trade back to acquire draft capital

(3:00) Which players were 49ers targeting that were gone before No. 27?

(6:00) What was the biggest surprise from Day 1?

(11:00) 49ers' biggest area of need entering Day 2

(20:00) Which positions should 49ers address in second, third rounds?

(30:00) Will John Lynch make more trades on Day 2?

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Following several months of negotiations, Trent Williams and the 49ers reached an agreement on a contract extension that stabilizes their biggest question mark heading into the 2026 NFL Draft. The move shows a clear commitment from both sides to maximize a championship window, while locking in a locker-room leader and addressing a premium roster position. On this episode of "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss how re-signing Trent Williams impacts the organization and how it might shift San Francisco's draft strategy. Also, they discuss the start of San Francisco's offseason program, Brock Purdy's excitement at playing with an elite wide receiver in Mike Evans, and Matt's final mock draft pick for the 49ers.

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(0:00) Trent Williams contract saga ends with two-year extension

(17:00) Matt’s final mock draft pick: 49ers need an athletic marvel who can impact the game in pass rush

(22:00) How NIL is affecting the NFL draft

(29:00) John Lynch hints at how the 49ers might navigate Brandon Aiyuk’s roster situation

(34:00) Brock Purdy’ shares how he found out the 49ers were signing Mike Evans

(38:00) Why it wouldn’t be shocking if the 49ers picked a WR with the No. 27 pick

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Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the intriguing prospects that have visited the 49ers facility and where they might fit on San Francisco’s roster. Can John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan continue to find talent and value in the later rounds? Matt and Jennifer break down the players that the 49ers brought in for top-30 visits to analyze what it says about their strategy.

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1:00) What to expect in the 2026 NFL Draft

(6:30) San Francisco’s history of finding real talent and value in the middle to late rounds

(8:30) Analyzing 49ers top-30 visits and what it says about their draft stategy

(20:30) Why 49ers could use one of their first two picks on a safety

(23:30) Can 49ers find an edge rusher to complement Nick Bosa?

(39:00) Addressing Dianna Russini, Mike Vrabel controversy

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