The NFL free agency period and draft are the two biggest tools that teams use to build their rosters, and with free agency about to reshape depth charts across the league, the draft picture will start to take a more clear shape.
Before the chaos of new signings shifts team needs, here's a look at the latest mock drafts and what draft experts project for the 49ers at No. 11 overall.
- Mike Green - EDGE, Marshall
"Big production at Marshall combined with excellent work during Senior Bowl practices lands Green with the Niners, who welcome back Robert Saleh as their DC."
- Armand Membou - T, Missouri
"Following an outstanding junior year and combine, Membou looks like a top-15 lock. He slots in perfectly as San Francisco's right tackle and is an excellent fit in Kyle Shanahan's zone-heavy scheme. Membou was one of two FBS tackles this past season to earn 85.0-plus PFF grades both as a pass blocker and a run blocker."
- Will Johnson - CB, Michigan
"Top cornerback Charvarius Ward is set to become an unrestricted free agent, and the 49ers need a legit CB1 with all the receiver talent out in the NFC West: Puka Nacua, Marvin Harrison Jr., Davante Adams and Jaxon Smith-Njigba come to mind. Will Johnson, whose 31.0 passer rating when targeted was the second best in college football since 2022 (minimum 100 targets), fills a big need."
- Darius Alexander - DL, Toledo
"Alexander had a very impressive combine, and I know there are some teams who are extremely high on him."
