San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers selected Western Kentucky CB Upton Stout with the No. 100 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Stout is an undersized yet feisty cornerback from Western Kentucky who brings outstanding twitch and competitive fire to the table. At 5'9" and 182 pounds, Stout compensates for his lack of size with smooth athleticism, quickness, and versatility. A standout performer with the ability to play both outside and in the slot, Stout projects as a dynamic nickel defender with additional value as a blitzer.

In coverage, Stout is a fluid and twitchy athlete who excels at staying in phase with receivers. He displays excellent hip fluidity and transitions smoothly without wasted movement, enabling him to match receivers stride-for-stride. His quick acceleration allows him to close ground rapidly on shorter routes and compete at the catch point. Stout's versatility is a key asset, as he can play both outside and in the slot, although his size and length make him a better fit as a nickel defender at the next level. While his aggression and competitiveness help him overcome some of his physical limitations, bigger receivers can shield him from the ball, and he occasionally struggles with contested situations.

Despite his smaller frame, Stout is an aggressive and willing run defender. He triggers quickly downhill to attack the line of scrimmage, often slipping past blockers with his quickness to make plays on the ball-carrier. He flashes the ability to blitz effectively, bringing pressure on the quarterback or disrupting plays in the backfield. However, his lack of size can lead to him being shielded or overpowered by larger blockers, and his smaller frame occasionally limits his ability to consistently bring down bigger ball-carriers.

Upton Stout projects as a mid-round pick with the skill set to become a high-energy role player in an NFL secondary. His quickness, athleticism, and aggressive mentality make him an ideal candidate for a nickel cornerback role, where his ability to cover short-area routes, blitz, and support the run can be fully utilized. While his lack of size may limit his effectiveness against bigger receivers, Stout's competitive nature and versatility should allow him to make an impact on defense and special teams early in his career.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 5'9"

WEIGHT: 181

HAND: 9"

ARM: 30"

WINGSPAN: 74⅜”

40-YARD DASH: 4.44

SHUTTLE: 4.29

VERTICAL: 37.5"

BROAD: 10'8"

POSITIVES

— Twitchy athlete with smooth backpedal and fluid transitions. Sinks his hips very well. Great acceleration and quickly closes on the ball and receiver. Shows the speed and athletic ability to match receivers.

— Willing and aggressive defender who plays with a chip on his shoulder. Doesn't let his size be a factor. Triggers quick and shows ability to blitz and play on the other side of the line of scrimmage.

— Has the versatility to play both slot and outside cornerback.

NEGATIVES

— Undersized player who can get shielded by bigger receivers.

— Bounces off of ball-carriers at times due to his smaller frame.

NOTES

— Born: N/A

— Games Started: 31

— 3-Star recruit in the 2020 class, per 247Sports

— 2023: Jim Thorpe Award Watch List

— 2022: Transfer from North Texas

— 2022: CFN Freshman All-American Honorable Mention

— Senior Bowl Invite

GRADE: 6.9 (Potential Role Player— 4th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 120

POSITION RANK: CB16

PRO COMPARISON: Mike Hughes

Written by B/R NFL Scout Cory Giddings

The San Francisco 49ers selected Indiana DL CJ west with the No. 113 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

CJ West's combination of strength and movement skills could give him a bright future in the NFL. He can win at the point of attack as a run defender, be effective on stunts in both phases of the game and use his quickness and agility to get penetration when slanting.

Right now, West's run defense is ahead of his pass-rush skills. He's hard to move with one-on-one base blocks and has good feet to avoid getting reached or scooped out of his gap. However, he's a waist-bender and not a knee-bender, which makes it difficult for him to anchor against double-teams.

As a pass-rusher, the former Hoosier is most effective on line games and has flashed the ability to work the hands after contact. But he doesn't have a go-to move, partially due to his short arms that allow offensive linemen to make the first significant contact. Also, his bull rush isn't consistently effective.

Overall, West has has intriguing traits to develop and would be a good fit as a 2i-technique to shade nose tackle in even fronts. He should become at least a good rotational interior defensive lineman and has the potential to be a solid starter in the NFL.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'1"

WEIGHT: 316

HAND: 9¾”

ARM: 31½”

WINGSPAN: 78⅛”

40-YARD DASH: 4.95

VERTICAL: 33"

POSITIVES

— Good athlete for his size, earned a 9.15 RAS at the NFL Scouting Combine.

— Solid get-off, quick to react to the snap and has solid acceleration off the line.

— Strong and physical at the point of attack to stun offensive linemen.

— Also has decent quickness to change the angle on offensive linemen when slanting to help get penetration.

— Agile and runs his feet after contact well to avoid getting reached.

— Effective as the looper on stunts against the run or pass with his movement skills.

— Decent at working the hands after contact when rushing the passer.

NEGATIVES

— Short arms limit his extension and impact his ability to stack and shed blocks as a run defender. Also allow offensive linemen to make the first significant contact as a pass-rusher.

— Needs to play with more knee bend. Struggled to sink his hips and fight back against pressure versus double-teams and will often get kicked inside.

— Subpar gap integrity. Has a habit of leaving his gap to escape blocks, often taking himself out of the play and creating rushing lanes.

— Struggles to break down in the backfield, leading to missed tackles against shifty running backs and athletic quarterbacks.

— Doesn't have a go-to pass-rush move, and bull rush is below-average.

NOTES

— 3-star recruit in the 2020 class, per 247Sports

— Injuries: 2022 (Undisclosed, missed 2 games)

— Played at Kent State from 2020 to 2023 before transferring to Indiana this past sesaon

— 2024 Honorable Mention All-Big Ten

— 2023 Third-Team All-MAC

GRADE: 6.2 (Developmental Prospect — 5th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 199

POSITION RANK: DL19

PRO COMPARISON: Roy Lopez

Written by B/R NFL Scout Matt Holder

The San Francisco 49ers selected Texas DL Alfred Collins with the No. 43 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

'Strong as an ox' is a phrase that comes to mind when describing Alfred Collins' game. He has good size, length and strength to be an effective run defender at the next level.

Collins has impressive upper body strength and long arms to win at the point of attack and gain control of the block. Combined with a wide base and sturdy lower half, he's hard to move out of his gap one-on-one and can beat his man to defeat and make plays against double teams.

Additionally, Collins has good block recognition, which allows him to get his eyes and hands in the right place to take on blocks. He is violent when shedding to help escape. He's also shown a couple of moves to defeat blocks and make plays against the run.

As a pass-rusher, the Texas product is really good at batting passes at the line of scrimmage and has the potential to iron out a decent long-arm move. However, he struggles to make an impact outside of those areas. His lack of explosiveness and get-off makes his bull rush less effective, and his poor use of hands prevents him from winning with finesse.

Overall, Collins can be a very good run defender in the NFL as a 3-technique and has the potential to be effective when lining up over the center. How much he'll contribute as a pass-rusher is questionable, but he does have decent athleticism for his size to grow into a three-down defender.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'6"

WEIGHT: 332

HAND: 10"

ARM: 34⅝”

WINGSPAN: 85"

VERTICAL: 26"

BROAD: 8'0"

POSITIVES

– Good size and length with long arms.

– Solid quickness and agility, which show up most when slanting to get penetration.

– Plenty of strength at the point of attack, can gain control of the block and reset the line of scrimmage when he keeps his feet moving.

– Takes on blocks with a wide and sturdy base and has a strong lower half to help absorb contact against combo blocks. Hard to move out of his gap.

– Violent shedder to get off blocks and has shown the ability to escape with hand-swipe and arm-over moves.

– Has flashed a decent long-arm move to help get penetration against offensive tackles, and has the size and strength to develop the move at the next level.

– Excels at getting his hands up to bat passes at the line of scrimmage.

NEGATIVES

– Minimal production as a pass rusher out side of batting passes.

– Dances too much when rushing the passer and stands up out of stance. Not explosive off the ball which hurts the effectiveness of his bull rush.

– Use of hands as a pass rush is poor, often late and misses, allowing offensive linemen to get their hands on him.

– Needs a plan as a rusher and motor could improve.

– Has a habit of stopping his feet on contact.

NOTES

– Born Oct. 8, 2001

– A 5-star recruit in the 2020 class, per 247Sports

– Injuries: 2022 (Undisclosed, missed several weeks of training camp and 1 game)

– 2023: Honorable mention All-Big 12

– 2024: Second-Team All-American, First-Team All-SEC

GRADE: 7.4 (High-Level Backup/Potential Starter — 3rd Round)

OVERALL RANK: 67

POSITION RANK: DL6

PRO COMPARISON: Grover Stewart

Written by B/R NFL Scout Matt Holder

The San Francisco 49ers got both good and bad news on the first day of their voluntary offseason workout program on Tuesday.

Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, star tight end George Kittle did not attend while he seeks a new contract. On the flip side, despite not having a long-term deal worked out yet, quarterback Brock Purdy did show up for Tuesday's program.

49ers QB Brock Purdy, who has been discussing a new deal with San Francisco, is in attendance today for the start of the team’s off-season workout program. Some thought Purdy might have stayed away without a new deal, but that’s not the route Purdy chose. pic.twitter.com/uKiEJISTw0

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 22, 2025

Purdy's situation is interesting because of what his presence with the team could mean.

Speaking to reporters after the 2024 season came to an end, Purdy said his hope would be a long-term deal gets done quickly to potentially avoid any drama.

"If there’s an opportunity to get that done quick, that would be great. Just so we can get back for Phase 1, get after it with the receivers and our team and just continue to grow. Because, man, we’ve all got to grow together. … Phase I of OTAs, in my mind, it’s we come back, get all the guys back and let’s roll. And let’s get after the offseason together."

The Athletic's Michael Silver noted on the latest episode of the Scoop City podcast that Purdy showing up on Tuesday could signal the 25-year-old thinks they are "really, really close" to a deal.

Three star 49ers — Brock Purdy, Fred Warner and George Kittle — are all seeking new deals.

Where do negotiations stand with the three? And what could the ripple effect be as 49ers OTAs begin?@MikeSilver has the intel: pic.twitter.com/AL7P0m0sVL

— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) April 22, 2025

Kittle, who is entering the final year of his current contract, is known to be seeking a new deal. The market for tight ends was reset earlier in the offseason with Trey McBride's four-year, $76 million extension from the Arizona Cardinals.

After previously setting the market on his extension in 2020, Kittle's $15 million average annual salary ranks fourth among all tight ends. He is behind McBride, Travis Kelce ($17.1 million) and T.J. Hockenson ($16.5 million).

Silver noted Kittle and the 49ers are "far apart" in their talks. This is nothing new for the Niners in negotiations with star players. Kittle didn't finalize his current contract until August 2020, one month before the start of the regular season.

Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel requested trades when they were negotiating new deals, only to eventually sign long-term extensions. Nick Bosa's record-breaking extension didn't get done until four days before their first game of the 2023 season.

The situation with Kittle this time around could be complicated by his age. He will turn 32 on Oct. 9 and has had injury issues in his career, but there's no indication that he's slowing down. Kittle led the 49ers in receptions (78), receiving yards (1,106) and touchdown catches (eight) in 15 games last season.

It's worth noting this phase of the offseason program is limited to meetings with coaches, plus strength conditioning and rehab activities. The next key date on the schedule is May 27, when organized team activities begin.

If the 49ers don't have deals done with Purdy or Kittle by that date, then it might be time to start panicking in the Bay Area.

Before Davante Adams signed with the Los Angeles Rams, the San Francisco 49ers made a pitch to the six-time Pro Bowler but not at the price he was looking for.

Speaking to The Athletic's Michael Silver, Adams said, "I'm not a wholesale-type dude" in discussing the 49ers trying to get him to sign a lower-cost contract.

"I was entertaining the Niners," Adams said, "but they were like, 'We’re paying wholesale. We ain’t paying retail.' I didn’t talk to them, but that’s what my agent told me—like five times, that quote. And I was like, 'OK, well, I’m not a wholesale-type dude.'"

When Adams was released by the New York Jets in March, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport noted teams on the west coast were going to have a real "pull" for him.

The 49ers were among the clubs expected to have interest in Adams, but their approach in free agency signaled a bit of an organizational reset coming off a disappointing 6-11 record last season.

Adams signed a two-year, $44 million contract that included $26 million in total guarantees with the Rams.

San Francisco lost 17 players via free agency, trades and releases just in the first week of the new league year that started on March 12.

Per CBS Sports' Douglas Clawson, the 49ers' $284 million free-agent spending deficit was the largest in NFL history by $80 million. Their largest free-agent contract given out this offseason was to tight end Luke Farrell (three years, $15.8 million).

It shouldn't be a surprise the 49ers were trying to get a discount price for Adams. He's still a productive player, but it's fair to wonder when the bottom might drop out now that he's 32 years old.

The Niners seem to be going with a youth movement in 2025 after having the fifth-oldest roster in the NFL by snap-weighted age last season. Their 11 picks in this year's draft are tied with the Baltimore Ravens for most in the league.

San Francisco needs to replenish its roster talent after the lack of depth really showed up in 2024 amid a rash of injuries to several key players.

The Rams, on the other hand, offer Adams a ready-made Super Bowl contender at this late stage of his career. They won the NFC West last season and put up a good fight in the NFC Divisional Round against the Philadelphia Eagles in a 28-22 loss.

The San Francisco 49ers selected Georgia EDGE Mykel Williams with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Mykel Williams has plenty of traits to give him a high ceiling in the NFL. He has impressive size and strength and moves pretty well. He's also shown some position versatility in college, having lined up as a 4i-technique defensive end and as a standup outside linebacker.

Against the run, Williams has very few flaws. He's strong and physical when taking on blocks and has the upper body strength to get extension against offensive linemen. That, combined with violence when shedding, allows him to disengage and make tackles in his gap. His biggest flaws are gap discipline and recognizing pullers quickly, but those issues are easily fixable.

The Georgia product has some work to do as a pass-rusher, though. Right now, he'll occasionally win with pure strength and athleticism, and he has the quickness and general movement skills to develop. However, his use of hands is subpar as offensive tackles often make the first significant contact and thwart his moves before they can get started.

Williams has flashed a solid long arm and ability to win with power, but he lacks a go-to move that he can win with in the NFL. Injuries having sidelined him at the beginning of the season mean he's lost valuable reps to develop during the early stages of the campaign.

Overall, the Bulldog's traits are worth betting on for a team that uses a lot of even fronts and is looking for a hand-in-the-ground defensive end. But he'll likely take a year or two to flesh out his game and become an impact, every-down player.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'5"

WEIGHT: 265

HAND: 10¼”

ARM: 34⅜”

WINGSPAN: 82⅞”

40-YARD DASH: 4.75

POSITIVES

— Good size and frame and appears to have long arms.

— Against the run, he's strong and physical at the point of attack to gain control of the block and get extension.

— Impressive upper body strength and is violent when shedding blocks to escape against offensive linemen.

— Impressive movement skills and athleticism to grow as a pass-rusher at the next level if his use of hands improves.

— Has flashed a solid long-arm move and has the motor to collapse the pocket.

— Good agility to be an effective looper on line games.

NEGATIVES

— Get-off is sub-par. He's a little late to react to the snap and not explosive off the line, especially for how athletic he is overall.

— Often ends up chest-to-chest or allows offensive linemen to get into his body when rushing the passer due to late and inaccurate hands. Also struggles to work the hands after contact.

— Doesn't have a true go-to move that he can win with consistently at the next level.

— Pass-rush lane integrity and gap discipline against the run are poor. He likes to gamble and duck inside, either losing contain on the quarterback or creating rushing lanes.

— Late to recognize and doesn't get all the way under pullers as the spill player in run fits.

NOTES

— Born June 29, 2004

— 5-star recruit in the 2022 class, per 247Sports

— Injuries: 2024 (Ankle, missed 2 games), 2023 (Illness, missed 1 game; Toe, offseason surgery, missed spring practices)

— 2023 Second-Team All-SEC

— 2022 First-Team Freshman All-American; SEC All-Freshman Team

GRADE: 7.9 (Potential Impact Player — 2nd Round)

OVERALL RANK: 25

POSITION RANK: EDGE4

PRO COMPARISON: Ezekiel Ansah

Written by B/R NFL Scout Matt Holder

As he enters the final year of his contract, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle reportedly hasn't seen much progress toward an extension.

The Athletic's Michael Silver reported that Kittle and the 49ers "remain far apart in discussions about a new deal," making him "a long shot" to report for the start of the team's offseason program on Tuesday.

Kittle signed a five-year, $75 million contract extension with San Francisco in 2020 and is set to count for a $22 million cap hit during the 2025 campaign. General manager John Lynch told reporters earlier this offseason that the team wants Kittle to retire in a 49ers uniform.

"That's something we all want to see become a reality," Lynch said, though he acknowledged that the timing will be an issue due to the team's impending deals for other players.

San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy is believed to be next in line for a big-money contract extension, and Silver noted that there has been "some progress" toward a multiyear deal that would "likely pay him more than $50 million a year." Linebacker Fred Warner has two years remaining on the five-year, $95 million extension he signed in 2021, but Silver stated that he and the team "have yet to have any substantive talks about a possible extension."

Kittle is coming off his sixth career Pro Bowl season after he finished with 78 catches for 1,106 yards and eight touchdowns in 2024. The 31-year-old remains one of the best tight ends in the NFL and provides Purdy with a reliable target in the passing attack.

Keeping Kittle happy could be key for the 49ers to return to playoff contention next season and beyond.

The San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy have made "some progress" in contract extension negotiations, according to Michael Silver of The Athletic.

Per Silver, Purdy's extension "will likely" be worth over $50 million per year.

The signal-caller is currently set to enter the final year of his rookie contract in 2025 and will carry a cap hit of roughly $5.4 million.

While the exact terms of a potential extension are still being discussed, an average annual value of $50 million on a new deal would rank No. 11 among all quarterbacks (via Spotrac).

There doesn't seem to be any indication that the lack of an agreement has negatively affected contract talks, as Dianna Russini of The Athletic previously reported that San Francisco hasn't engaged in trade discussions with opposing teams regarding Purdy.

49ers owner Jed York also expressed confidence that an extension would be reached.

"I don't think we're that far apart," York told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo on April 1 (h/t Eric Edholm of NFL.com). "I think we can sit down and get something done. Whenever he's ready, we're ready."

Purdy failed to exceed expectations during a 2024 season in which San Francisco missed the playoffs with a 6-11 record, but the team dealt with injuries to several key offensive players. Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle and Brandon Aiyuk all missed multiple games due to injuries.

The former seventh-round pick has already shown that he can be a consistent option under center. In 25 combined appearances during Purdy's first two years with the 49ers, he completed 68.7 percent of his throws for 5,654 yards and 44 touchdowns compared to 15 interceptions.

Brock Purdy extends the play and the lead 👀

(via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/R7bKW2cnGe

— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) December 31, 2023

San Francisco is attempting to return to the playoffs in 2025, and the team is reportedly progressing on an extension agreement with Purdy.

The San Francisco 49ers selected Oregon RB Jordan James with the No. 147 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Jordan James is a versatile running back with a squatty, bowling ball-esque build. 

James runs behind his pads with good contact balance. He has a good feel for space to brace for contact as defenders diverge upon him. James pinballs off would-be tacklers well and keeps moving forward with momentum. He is adept at running through arm tackles and powering past the initial wave of defenders. 

He attacks the line of scrimmage with good vision. James identifies potential running lanes and can change course quickly with jump cuts. He finds and hits small creases well to get what is blocked up by his offensive line. He displays the versatility to fit both gap and zone-blocking schemes. 

In the passing game, James is an effective and functional shallow-level receiver out of the backfield. He offers screen game upside in space. 

James’ athletic profile will not wow or blow anyone’s mind. He’s above-average in that regard. He doesn’t offer elite-tier burst/acceleration through the line of scrimmage. James isn't likely to win many footraces to the edges against athletic NFL linebackers and second-level defenders. His drop rate is also high, which he'll need to improve upon to be viewed as a potential three-down RB. 

Overall, James offers an enticing skill set as a ball-carrier. He has great vision, contact balance and the ability to finish runs. He has a nose for the end zone and will drive his legs to put points on the board. James projects as an RB3 with the talent to climb the depth chart into a more prominent role with proper development. 

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 5'9½"

WEIGHT: 205

HAND: 9½"

ARM: 29¾"

WINGSPAN: 73¾"

40-YARD DASH: 4.55

BROAD: 9'9"

POSITIVES

— Strong bowling-ball frame with a low center of gravity.

— Good contact balance to stay upright and move forward.

— Vision to find and hit small creases/running lanes.

— Quick-footed alley runner to cut against defensive leverage.

NEGATIVES

— Possesses only above-average athletic ability.

— Burst and explosion through the line of scrimmage is modest at best.

— Inconsistent hands catcher; posted a drop rate of 14 percent over the last two seasons.

NOTES

— Born March 29, 2004

— 4-star recruit in 2022 class, per 247Sports

— 2024 All-Big Ten Second Team; Doak Walker Award watch list

GRADE: 7.1 (High-Level Backup/Potential Starter — 3rd Round)

OVERALL RANK: 100

POSITION RANK: RB8

PRO COMPARISON: DeVonta Freeman

Written by B/R NFL Scout Dame Parson

The San Francisco 49ers are picking earlier than they are accustomed to in this year's NFL draft after a disappointing 6-11 season, and that could mean addressing the offensive and defensive lines if head coach Kyle Shanahan doesn't get tempted elsewhere.

"This should be an all-trenches draft if [Kyle] Shanahan can resist picking skill players," a rival NFC scout said in a Thursday piece by ESPN's Matt Miller.

Miller also analyzed the 49ers' approach and noted, "this is a pivotal draft, as San Francisco looks to replace several departed starters and key backups. With 11 selections, the 49ers need to hit on rookies, as starters with inexpensive contracts are badly needed."

San Francisco has the No. 11 overall pick, and B/R's NFL Scouting Department projected it to select Texas A&M pass-rusher Shemar Stewart in its latest mock draft.

Stewart is someone who could pair with Nick Bosa and overwhelm opposing offensive lines and quarterbacks. He is also someone who could help the 49ers replenish a defense that lost Charvarius Ward, Talanoa Hufanga, Dre Greenlaw, Maliek Collins, Javon Hargrave and Leonard Floyd this offseason alone.

Even after losing Deebo Samuel this offseason, the 49ers are still loaded with a number of impact skill players.

Christian McCaffrey, Brandon Aiyuk, George Kittle, Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall is a better group than most surrounding quarterback Brock Purdy, which gives Shanahan and the front office the ability to focus on bolstering the lines.

That's not to say all 11 picks will be on the offensive and defensive lines, but it figures to be a focus.

Unless, of course, Shanahan can't help himself when it comes to adding headline-inducing skill players.