SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The 2026 NFL draft wrapped up on Saturday after three days in Pittsburgh.
The San Francisco 49ers drafted WR De'Zhaun Stribling with the first pick of the second round after trading out of the first round Thursday.
Here's a look at the 49ers' selections and what you need to know about them:
Analysis of every pick | Updated depth chart
De'Zhaun Stribling was drafted No. 33 by the 49ers. Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Round 2, No. 33 overall: De'Zhaun Stribling, WR, Ole Miss My take: With Mike Evans and Christian Kirk either ostensibly on a one-year deal or actually on one, respectively, the 49ers' need at receiver was obvious for this year and beyond. San Francisco kept its interest in Stribling relatively under wraps, which makes this pick a bit of a surprise, especially with so many other options at more pressing needs such as edge rusher, safety and guard.
Need for speed: The Niners didn't just need a receiver, they needed to add some juice to that room after finishing last season without a single offensive player breaking the 20 mph mark with the ball in his hands, according to NFL Next Gen Stats. Stribling should help in that regard after running a 4.36 second 40-yard dash at the combine. That speed should help him get on the field right away even if he's not a day one starter.
Romello Height was selected No. 70 by the 49ers. John E. Moore III/Getty Images Round 3, No. 70: Romello Height, Edge, Texas Tech My take: After fielding the worst pass rush in the NFL last year, the Niners waited a bit longer than expected to address it, but it's no surprise they spent an early pick on a pass rusher. Height had 10 sacks and 58 pressures for the Red Raiders last year and he should have a chance to step into the specialized third-down pass rusher role Bryce Huff filled for the 49ers last season. With Huff off to retirement, the Niners needed another option off the edge even though Height's size (6-foot-3, 239 pounds) doesn't necessarily translate to contributing much on running downs right away.
How's his health? Height had a pair of significant shoulder injuries during his college career. The first came in 2020 when he was at Auburn, causing him to redshirt and requiring offseason shoulder surgery. The second came at USC in 2022, a right shoulder injury that also required surgery. Height played full seasons each of the past three years, however, compiling 22.5 sacks for USC, Georgia Tech and Texas Tech.