Brandon Aiyuk

Why the 49ers seem to be leaning away from taking a tackle in the first round and why the Aiyuk drama is building toward Thursday.

Lynch discussed how many draft prospects have first-round grades, how hard it is to evaluate offensive linemen and the lure of bloodlines.

The amount of receiver talent this year might push Adonai Mitchell, who has the movement skills Kyle Shanahan covets, deep into Round 1.

This year's draft class s heavy on offensive tackles, wide receivers and cornerbacks, all of which can be found throughout the draft.

Quarterbacks and wide receivers — including the No. 1 player and three of the top seven — make up more than a third of our top 30.

This breaks down possible parameters of Aiyuk's potential new contract with the 49ers.

There are similarities between Deebo's situation in 2022 and Aiyuk's now. But a difference: The 49ers' belief in Aiyuk's long-term value.

Shanahan on the importance of retaining Aiyuk: "It's hard to be successful at quarterback if you don't have good receivers."

Lynch offered insight on the release of Arik Armstead, the desire to retain Brandon Aiyuk and why the team lost a 2025 fifth-round pick.

Aiyuk led the 49ers with 75 catches, 1,342 receiving yards, while also hauling in seven TD receptions. He was named second team All-Pro.

Among the questions: Which Day 2 tailback could make Kyle Shanahan swoon this time and where things stand with Jackson and Spencer Burford?

David Lombardi and Matt Barrows take their turn in the GM's seat, with Matt going for a free-agent swing at edge rusher.

Trade George Kittle? Extend Brandon Aiyuk? Cut Kyle Juszczyk? Those are some options when you assume John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan's role.

An in-house DC hire (if the Jets won't let Jeff Ulbrich go), a move up to draft a tackle, an Arik Armstead pay cut and more predictions.

The 49ers general manager spoke about everything from Brandon Aiyuk to Dre Greenlaw to nickel cornerback at the scouting combine Tuesday.

Some combine questions this week: Who will be running the 49ers' draft in April and which prospects could the team land in the first round?

The Jets could keep their picks to select Alabama's JC Latham and others. But what if they used them to trade for veteran players instead?

Aiyuk is eligible for a big new contract, but the 49ers are treading carefully given their delicate salary-cap situation.