General manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan have crafted 10 NFL draft classes together since the pair joined the 49ers in 2017, but perhaps none has been scrutinized as much as their 2026 group. On this episode of "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down San Francisco's draft strategy, and how the team valued its heavily researched prospects despite outsiders viewing them as reaches.

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(1:00) How Matt, Jennifer are processing the draft
(2:30) 49ers' draft board didn’t match analyst mocks
(7:00) Breaking down perception of a ‘reach’ in the NFL draft
(14:00) Marrying skills, tape to a system more important than draft stock
(23:00) Deep dive into third-round pick, Indiana RB Kaelon Black
(38:00) Noteworthy UDFAs signed by 49ers

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The 49ers concluded the 2026 NFL Draft early on Saturday with their eighth and final selection in the fifth round. On "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down all eight selections and what they bring to their respective position groups. Can the last two draft classes combine to bring a successful recipe of youth and experience that can propel this roster towards their championship aspirations?

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(1:00) 49ers add a total of eight players in this draft
(2:00) Public perception might not match how the team feels about their picks
(8:00) WR De'Zhaun Stribling fits the bill on all measurables
(12:00) Breaking down EDGE Romello Height
(18:00) A lot of the players the 49ers took are high-character guys
(21:00) RB Kaelon Black was a controversial pick publicly
(26:00 OL Carver Willis was the first offensive lineman taken off the board
(30:00) Quick break down of remaining Day 3 selections

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The 49ers remained active on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft, but this time they finally selected players. In the process, San Francisco also said goodbye to linebacker Dee Winters in a trade with the Dallas Cowboys. On this episode of '49ers Talk,' Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the additions of wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling, edge rusher Romello Height, and running back Kaelon Black. Later, Matt and Jennifer look ahead to Day 3 of the NFL draft, where the 49ers begin with five picks, and debate where San Francisco will add to their roster next.

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1:00 Breaking down Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft
4:00 Shanahan, Lynch confident, convicted in picks despite surprises
8:00 Analyzing 49ers' De’Zhaun Stribling pick at No. 33
17:00 Recapping the Romello Height pick at No. 70
22:00 Lynch, Shanahan stayed true to their draft board
29:00 What’s the best-case scenario for Kaelon Black?

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