The San Francisco 49ers finally made picks on day two of the 2026 NFL Draft after opting to trade out of the first round, kicking off this year's draft class by landing Ole Miss wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling at No. 33 overall.
That might have been a reach, not unlike the 90th overall selection, Indiana running back Kaelon Black, although it's hard to fault the Round 3 pickup of Romello Height, a speed rusher out of Texas Tech who fills the void left by now-retired defensive end Bryce Huff.
The Niners still have five more picks, four in Round 4 and another picked up via trades in Round 5.
And there still is plenty of likable talent available, meaning San Francisco has several shots to land some impact talent on the final day of the draft.
These five prospects would be excellent pickups.
49ers can target these 5 remaining prospects on Day 3 of the NFL Draft
CB Jermod McCoy, Tennessee
It's still a shock to see Jermod McCoy available after many viewed him as a top-10 talent, but that January 2025 ACL tear certainly has teams concerned about his medicals.
Perhaps grabbing him on day two was risky, but when healthy, McCoy is certainly a talent worth gambling on.
Especially with one of the 49ers' Round 4 selections. Despite boasting a starting trio of Deommodore Lenoir, Renardo Green and Upton Stout, the possibility of getting a fully healthy McCoy has to be enticing.
Especially at this stage of the draft.
CB Malik Muhammad, Texas
If the Niners want some cornerback depth but aren't feeling the risk associated with McCoy, going after Malik Muhammad is certainly worth the shot.
At 6-foot-0 and 182 pounds, Muhammad is slightly undersized and isn't flashy. But he's reliable and not known for giving up big plays.
San Francisco could stand for such a defensive back on the depth chart.
S Zakee Wheatley, Penn State
It's a bit of a surprise the 49ers haven't addressed the back end of their secondary, and unless coordinator Raheem Morris is satisfied with deploying a duo that consists of either Ji'Ayir Brown, Malik Mustapha and/or Marques Sigle, getting another safety in the mix feels like a must.
Zakee Wheatley needs to clean up his tackling, but the Niners would appreciate how he doesn't get lost in coverage and won't commit serious whiffs on the ball.
C Connor Lew, Auburn
As is the case at safety, it's a bit of a shocker San Francisco hasn't addressed its offensive line whatsoever up to this point. True, extending Trent Williams alleviates the need to grab a left tackle, but finding depth is important. And the interior of the O-line could use some infusion, too, especially at left guard.
Connor Lew is arguably the best interior lineman left on the big board, and he'd be a natural fit in head coach Kyle Shanahan's zone-style blocking system.
While a 2025 ACL tear might be a bit of a concern, the 49ers can bank on him competing right away for left guard or, at the very least, ticketing him as a possible Jake Brendel replacement at center.
TE Michael Trigg, Baylor
A tight end might seem as a bit of a luxury pick, especially with George Kittle expected to come back by Week 1 after suffering a torn Achilles last January. But, even with the serviceable Jake Tonges as a backup, grabbing a promising No. 2 tight end who can both block and provide some offensive thump would be a nice touch.
Michael Trigg does just that, and his 6-foot-3, 240-pound frame combine to make a big-bodied and physical target who can do a lot with the ball in his hands.
Better blocking on the perimeter, Trigg could immediately be a key red-zone specialist who can help take pressure off Kittle.
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