Fansided · Feb 10
Rival O-lineman’s surprise announcement could shift 49ers’ draft strategy
Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Rob Havenstein (79) | Kyle Terada-Imagn ImagesThere's plenty of speculation the San Francisco 49ers will use their top pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on a wide receiver to help reinforce what'll likely be a depleted room heading into the new season.
However, it wouldn't be overly shocking to see general manager John Lynch table those needs, especially considering how deep this year's class is at receiver, instead shifting his focus to other areas like the offensive or defensive lines.
There's a lot that can happen between pick Nos. 1 and 27, meaning the Niners have little clue who'll be available when their number is called.
