This article was originally published on ninernoise.com as 2026 San Francisco 49ers 7-round NFL mock draft (December edition).

Trent Williams successor in PFF's 2026 mock draft—Utah's Caleb Lomu—bolstering protection for Brock Purdy and the offensive line.

Trevor Sikkema’s new 2026 PFF mock draft sends Texas A&M receiver KC Concepcion to the San Francisco 49ers at No. 26 overall as a potential Deebo Samuel replacement.

‘Tis the season for mock drafts and Top 50 lists. Dane Brugler of The Athletic, ESPN’s Matt Miller, and Niner content creator Larry Kreuger have all provided their initial look at the 2026 Draft recently. This draft comes at a pivotal moment for the 49ers.

The San Francisco 49ers are doing so well in 2025 that they probably won't make a pick until later in the first round in the 2026 NFL draft.

Despite those defensive shortcomings, Pro Football and Sports Network's Jacob Infante doesn't have the 49ers addressing that side of the ball early in his latest three-round mock draft. Instead, he projects head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch strengthening an offense that currently ranks No. 11 in the NFL.

The San Francisco 49ers have some talent along their defensive line, but they could use more, and that could come early in the 2026 NFL draft.

Since Lynch and Shanahan took over in 2017, they met pre-draft with seven of the eleven players they selected between the 1st and 3rd rounds. Last year, the 49ers had pre-draft visits with five of their eight selections. The 49ers like drafting players ...

The San Francisco 49ers could be in the market for a first-round wide receiver when the 2026 NFL Draft arrives. Brandon Aiyuk's future remains uncertain, and many around the league believe the veteran wideout has likely played his final snap for the 49ers—even after signing a lucrative contract extension last year.