2025 NFL Draft: Field Yates projects 6'4'', 296-pound Ole Miss DT as 49ers first-round pick

2025 NFL Draft: Field Yates projects 6'4'', 296-pound Ole Miss DT as 49ers first-round pick

On Tuesday, ESPN NFL Draft analyst Field Yates outlined how the San Francisco 49ers may want to add to their defensive unit in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

The San Francisco 49ers are under pressure to nail this draft

For a team that came close to winning a Super Bowl two seasons ago, the San Francisco 49ers have undergone remarkable personnel changes. Due to the salary cap and free agency, there is attrition every year. But this type of purge has been especially noteworthy. Goodbye, Deebo Samuel, Charvarius Ward, Dre Greenlaw, and others. Almost half of the players who started Super Bowl LVIII are gone. That’s not all. Brandon Aiyuk, who signed a large contr…

2025 NFL Draft: Identifying 49ers’ best fits with Field Yates | 49ers Talk | NBC Sports Bay Area

Matt Maiocco sits down with ESPN NFL Draft Analyst Field Yates to breakdown which top prospects are good fits for the 49ers. Matt and Field discuss who will be available at No. 11, and how San Francisco can find value later in the draft to fill much-needed depth in the squad. Also, Matt and Jennifer Lee Chan detail Robert Saleh’s reunion on the sideline with Kyle Shanahan and Co. during the 49ers’ recent local Pro Day. -- (1:15) Who are…

Brian Baldinger Names Which Player 49ers Should Draft At No.11

(Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)   With Robert Saleh back in the fold after his tenure with the New York Jets, the San Francisco 49ers’ defensive identity is poised for a transformation. Saleh’s return signals a potential shift in defensive philosophy—one that will likely influence their draft strategy. NFL analyst Brian Baldinger believes Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr. could be the perfect first-round selection for the rebuilding …

49ers conduct pre-draft meeting with Tennessee DT Omari Thomas

According to Justin Melo of The Draft Network, the San Francisco 49ers recently held a virtual meeting with Tennessee defensive tackle Omari Thomas as the team continues to finalize its pre-draft evaluations. .@Vol_Football DT Omari Thomas is a violent and physical defender in the 2025 NFL Draft.Thomas recently met virtually with the #Seahawks, #Bills, and #49ers.@901_sxvxge x @TheDraftNetwork:https://t.co/XFOBc1jSDM— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) Apr…