49ers 2024 NFL Draft preview: First-round targets and biggest roster needs

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the 49ers selecting Florida Ricky Pearsall in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, what this could mean for the futures of Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel, and which positions the 49ers will target on Day two of the draft. (1:26) 49ers select Florida WR Pearsall No. 31 overall (6:48) How much will Pearsall play next season?  (13:50) Will Aiyuk be traded?  (20:30) Breaking down the first round  (26:36) Positions to target in the second and third rounds See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down 49ers GM John Lynch ‘s comments on the ongoing Brandon Aiyuk contract negotiations, the team’s biggest needs heading into the draft and which prospects to watch.(1:46) Lynch touches on Aiyuk contract negotiations(9:48) Examining the 49ers' receiver corps(18:50) Warner shows excitement over Sorensen hiring(26:30) What is the 49ers' draft philosophy?(28:36) Is nickel back the 49ers' biggest need?(39:08) Under-the-radar prospects(44:30) Possible 49ers roster cutsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down what Trent Taylor’s return means for the 49ers’ offense and special teams, which wide receiver and offensive line prospects fit the team's needs best and what other positions of need are in next week’s draft.(1:46) 49ers reunite with former WR Trent Taylor(8:48) What is the 49ers' secret to their fifth-round success?(18:50) Best wide receiver draft fits for the 49ers(23:30) Possible O-line draft targets(28:36) Which position will the 49ers select in the first round?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the latest surrounding Brandon Aiyuk and his contract negotiations with the 49ers, positions the team could target with the No. 31 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and what move could take their defense to the next level.(1:46) Aiyuk unfollows the 49ers on social media (8:48) Could the 49rs draft a WR early in the draft? (18:50) What happens next with Aiyuk?  (26:30) Possible positions the 49ers could target in the first round  (36:36) Have the 49ers changed their roster philosophy? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan are joined by Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens to discuss his NFL draft process, the amount of 49ers ties in this year’s draft and the talents his son, Terique, brings to the table. Plus, Matt and Jennifer answer some fan questions and look at the latest updates surrounding Brandon Aiyuk.(1:46) 49ers host local pro day at Levi's Stadium(8:48) Looking back at the 2021 NFL Draft(13:50) Latest updates on Aiyuk negotiations(24:30) Should offensive holding be a five-yard penalty?(30:36) Owens on his son’s NFL potentialSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan are joined by Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy to break down some prospects who would be perfect 49ers fits, why the nickel back position is underrated, and which middle-round tight ends could be a perfect combo with George Kittle.(1:46) Warner, Samuel threw out first pitches at Giants game(8:48) Which 49ers deserve a contract extension?(12:50) Prediction for the 2024 NFL Draft(25:30) Nagy on potential O-line fits(33:36) Nagy breaks down possible wide receiver fits(39:08) Nagy outlines value tight ends in the draft(48:30) Analyzing the future of the 49ers’ O-lineSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the 49ers’ roster needs after missing out on tight end Brock Wright, some NFL Draft targets to fill roster depth and why the Stefon Diggs trade increases the likelihood San Francisco keeps Brandon Aiyuk around for the foreseeable future.(1:46) Lions match 49ers' offer sheet for Wright(8:48) Possible TE draft targets(13:50) Is cornerback the biggest roster need moving forward?(19:30) how does the Diggs trade impact the Aiyuk situation?(26:36) Analyzing the Purdy-Aiyuk connectionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan are joined by ESPN’s Field Yates to break down the positions of need he sees for the 49ers entering the NFL Draft, some possible value selections in the later rounds and what he sees as San Francisco’s checklist to get back to the Super Bowl next season.   (1:46) Offseason moves on as Annual League Meeting ends(8:48)  Breaking down the Armstead-49ers split (14:50) 49ers sign Wright to offer sheet (22:30) Yates shares the best receiving RB in the draft (27:36) How does Luke McCaffrey compare to Christian?    (35:50) Yates on the 49ers' third round targets(39:08 ) Checklist for the 49ers moving forward See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the NFL's new kickoff rules, Brandon Aiyuk's importance for Brock Purdy's growth and how Purdy can continue to improve this offseason. (1:46) NFL changes kickoff rules for 2024 season(7:48) Why the 49ers voted against the new kickoff rules?(14:50) How important is Aiyuk to Purdy’s growth?(20:30) York on the 49ers’ Super Bowl drought(24:36) Where can Purdy improve this offseason?(30:50) When will Hufanga return from injury?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down John Lynch’s comments on the 49ers’ contract negotiations with Brandon Aiyuk, the unique skills Brandon Staley will bring to San Francisco's defense and the details surrounding the bookkeeping error that cost the 49ers a fifth-round draft pick.(1:46) Kittle, Ward underwent offseason surgeries(7:48) Lynch denies trade rumors surrounding Aiyuk(13:50) Lynch explains the 49ers’ financial error(21:30) What will Staley bring to the 49ers?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.