49ers 2026 NFL Draft Class: Player-by-Player Breakdown
The San Francisco 49ers completed their 2026 NFL Draft selections over three days in Pittsburgh, finalizing a class that addresses key offensive and defensive needs with versatile, experienced collegiate performers. General Manager John Lynch and the scouting department targeted players with proven production and positional flexibility across the roster.
In the second round with the 33rd overall pick, the 49ers selected wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling. Stribling played four seasons at the collegiate level, spending time at Washington State, Oklahoma State, and Ole Miss. He was a key contributor on some of college football’s most productive offenses during his career. Stribling earned 2021 All-Pac-12 honorable mention honors and was named to the Biletnikoff Award preseason watch list. As a freshman in the Pac-12, he led the conference in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. Over his collegiate career, he accumulated 261 receptions for 2,964 receiving yards and 23 touchdowns.
The 49ers’ first selection in the third round came at pick 70, where they chose defensive lineman Romello Height. Height spent six seasons at the collegiate level, playing for Auburn, USC, Georgia Tech, and Texas Tech. He emerged as a disruptive presence off the edge and a consistent threat to opposing quarterbacks. Height earned First-Team All-Big 12 honors and was named to the Pro Football Focus All-Big 12 Team during his senior season. Over his career, he recorded 111 tackles, 27 tackles for loss, and 16.5 sacks. His breakout season came in 2025 at Texas Tech, where he posted 10.0 sacks and 11.5 tackles for loss.
With the 90th overall pick in the third round, the 49ers selected running back Kaelon Black. Black played six collegiate seasons between Indiana University and James Madison. He was a key contributor in a versatile offensive role for both programs. Black earned Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll recognition during his time at James Madison. Over his career, he totaled 2,261 rushing yards with multiple 100-yard rushing games. In his final season at Indiana, he found the conclude zone 10 times.
The draft class reflects the 49ers’ strategy of adding players with extensive collegiate experience and the ability to contribute in multiple roles. Stribling provides depth and potential upside at wide receiver after a productive college career across three different programs. Height brings proven pass-rushing ability from the edge with a track record of disruption against quarterbacks. Black offers versatility in the backfield with experience in both rushing and offensive flexibility.
All three selections were made by the 49ers’ front office led by General Manager John Lynch. The team will now commence the process of integrating these players into the offseason program and training camp preparations for the 2026 season. The 49ers will seem to evaluate how these collegiate performers translate their skills to the NFL level during upcoming minicamps and preseason practices.
The complete 2026 draft class for the San Francisco 49ers consists of these three selections announced over the course of the draft. Further details regarding contract signings, rookie minicamp participation, and summer training camp updates will be provided by the team through official channels as they turn into available.
For continued coverage of the 49ers’ draft process, including exclusive interviews with selections, front office members, and behind-the-scenes access, fans can visit the team’s official draft hub. The organization will provide updates on the development and integration of the 2026 draft class throughout the offseason and into the regular season.
Stay tuned to Archysport for ongoing analysis of how the 49ers’ 2026 draft class impacts the team’s roster construction and strategic outlook for the upcoming season.
