For much of the 2025 season, it would have been fair to reason the San Francisco 49ers' top priority in the 2026 NFL Draft might be addressing the trenches again, either grabbing offensive or defensive linemen.
After all, 37-year-old future Hall of Fame left tackle Trent Williams can't play forever, and a league-low 16 sacks through 14 weeks indicate the Niners need serious pass-rushing help in light of season-ending losses to defensive ends Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams to ACL injuries.
However, the landscape of San Francisco's needs has changed in recent weeks, shifting the focus from the line of scrimmage out to the perimeter at wide receiver.