March 21, 2026, 12:18 p.m. PT
The San Francisco 49ers have been aggressive this offseason, making several splashes in free agency to keep their championship window wide open. However, after a divisional round exit in 2025, the team still holds the No. 27 overall pick, a spot John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan can use to add a final piece to an already loaded roster.
While San Francisco has several paths they could take, NFL Next Gen Stats has narrowed down the probabilities for who the 49ers will target. Based on the latest data from Grinding the Mocks, NGS predicts a high likelihood that the 49ers will land either Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu (20%) or Texas A&M wide receiver K.C. Concepcion (13%) in the first round.
Selecting Lomu would be a clear move for the future. While the 49ers recently signed Vederian Lowe and expect legend Trent Williams back for 2026, the depth on the edges remains a priority. Lomu, a 6-foot-6 redshirt sophomore, is considered one of the most explosive athletes in the class. His elite movement skills make him a perfect fit for Shanahan’s zone-blocking scheme, offering a high-upside developmental tackle who could eventually anchor the line.
Concepcion, on the other hand, would give the 49ers offense another incredible offensive weapon. Although the team signed veterans Mike Evans and Christian Kirk this month, the team is still looking for a long-term third option to pair with Ricky Pearsall. Concepcion could be that option who also gives the team return specialist capabilities.
The rest of the most likely picks for San Francisco, per NGS, include Alabama tackle Kadyn Proctor (10%), Georgia tackle Monroe Freeling (7%), Washington receiver Denzel Boston (7%), Arizona State tackle Max Iheanachor (5%), and Clemson tackle Blake Miller (4%).
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With a heavy lean toward the offensive line and wide receiver, it appears the 49ers are focused on protecting Brock Purdy and giving him as many weapons as possible to get back to the Super Bowl.