The San Francisco 49ers trading down from the 27th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft wasn't exactly a shocker, and general manager John Lynch eventually moved out of the round entirely, netting an additional third-round pick that'll help reinforce what was previously a limited array of draft capital.
Lynch subsequently explained the decision to do so, saying, "there were a couple of—a few—players that we would've taken, had they been there. That didn't happen."
So, the Niners now hold the first pick on day two of the draft, and there are several still-available prospects who should be juicy targets for Lynch and Co.
While Round 1 certainly offered up plenty of surprises, Rounds 2 and 3 figure to do much of the same, and one figures San Francisco won't be quiet now that it has two picks in the round.
Let's mock out the 49ers' remaining selections, using Pro Football Focus' mock-draft tool as our guide.
49ers mock NFL Draft after trading out from Round 1
Teams may have been reluctant to grab Jermod McCoy because of his 2025 ACL tear, but there's little doubting the talented cornerback would've been a top-10 talent had he stayed healthy.
It's not a position of need for the Niners, especially if they haven't fully given up on third-year pro Renardo Green, but turning down an opportunity to grab a true shutdown corner who can lock down one side of the field is simply too good to pass up.
San Francisco needs defensive takeaways. McCoy can provide them.
With the need for a No. 2 pass-rusher to pair with Nick Bosa still apparent, grabbing Gabe Jacas late in Round 2 is a nice consolation prize after passing up on other frequently mocked names like Cashius Howell and Zion Young.
Jacas isn't the polished pass-rusher with an array of moves, but the 49ers will appreciate his workmanlike demeanor and ability to win with strength and force.
Before the Niners had a Round 3 pick, Iowa's Logan Jones wasn't truly in play. But, considering San Francisco's appreciation of the college's outside-zone blocking scheme, it's now fully feasible to put Jones squarely on Lynch's target list.
A center by nature, Jones has an NFL-ready skill set and could be a long-term replacement for the aging incumbent, Jake Brendel.
In the interim, the 49ers wouldn't have any issue plugging him in at left guard right away.
Some feel Brian Parker II is better equipped to handle inside duties at guard or center, and he can certainly do so out of the gate. But the Niners still have to figure out a long-term contingency plan for aging left tackle Trent Williams while exploring the possibility of upgrading over right tackle Colton McKivitz.
Plus, if Jones doesn't work out, Parker immediately becomes a solid candidate to start.
While Makai Lemon dominated the attention out of USC, another Trojan product might be a better natural fit for San Francisco's offense, Ja'Kobi Lane.
At 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds, Lane is a faster clone of now-departed Jauan Jennings and could be a true red-zone threat out of the gate.
His route tree needs to expand, but there's no doubting Lane's big-bodied presence.
The 49ers are expecting George Kittle back after a January Achilles tear, but his history of injuries and now being on the wrong side of 30 years old should put the Niners in a position to consider a long-term replacement.
Marlin Klein is unpolished, but in a developmental role where he can already serve as a willing blocker out of the gate, there's room for growth into a versatile No. 2 option to pair with the All-Pro.
San Francisco could go with a safety earlier since it doesn't seem sold on the trio of Ji'Ayir Brown, Malik Mustapha and Marques Sigle.
But, if those three manage to serve well in Raheem Morris' defense, adding a reserve with special teams prowess would be smart toward the end of Round 5.
Notre Dame's Jalen Stroman checks that box nicely.
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