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The San Francisco 49ers are aiming to make 2026 a revenge tour after navigating a challenging 2025 season filled with injuries, yet still managing to win a playoff game. Their trade for Osa Odighizuwa has been commended by a rival NFC executive as a clever value move. Meanwhile, Brandon Aiyuk continues to stir up drama by referencing the Commanders, despite still being on the 49ers’ roster. Essentially, San Francisco remains a talented and dramatic team that is very much in win-now mode.
So, here it is, the 2027 PFF mock draft simulator, as the 49ers are focusing on maintaining their veteran core, adding affordable depth, and ensuring that their roster can withstand future injuries.
Trevor Lauck feels like a quintessential 49ers first-round pick, as he bolsters the crucial but often overlooked element of offensive line stability. The Iowa tackle has a solid developmental background that NFL teams respect, and he stepped into the starting left tackle role, held it for an entire season, and earned All-Big Ten recognition on one of the nation’s top offensive lines.
While Lauck may not be the most explosive athlete, he plays with balance, good size, and sufficient toughness to align with the 49ers’ identity, and the only uncertainty is whether he will stay at tackle long-term or eventually transition to an interior position. For them, however, it isn’t a major concern. A contender with an aging, expensive roster needs offensive linemen who can contribute early and grow into more significant roles.
Dashawn Spears offers the 49ers a long, athletic safety with SEC experience and a proven track record for making plays. Standing at 6 feet 3 inches and weighing over 200 pounds, Spears possesses the frame that defensive coaches appreciate in the backfield. His outstanding high school interception numbers and playmaking ability at LSU are indicators of his potential.
This pick is crucial for San Francisco, as they need safeties who can disguise their intentions, tackle effectively, and cover significant ground behind an aggressive front. Even though Spears must improve his consistency and ability to take proper angles, he has the necessary tools. He could start as a rotational player and special teams contributor before eventually competing for a starting position.
Boubacar Traore epitomizes the type of edge defender that San Francisco should continue to add to their roster. Notre Dame has developed him into a credible pass-rushing prospect, showcasing size, length, and production. Traore has demonstrated his ability to win off the edge, create negative plays, and continually improve as his responsibilities grow. Important to see that he has recorded sacks and tackles for loss against solid competition.
The 49ers usually excel when they can rotate defensive linemen without sacrificing intensity, and Traore fits this approach well.
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