Trending Now - 2026 NFL Mock Draft Insights Post-free Agency Moves
WHO:
San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, Mike Evans (wide receiver), Nate Hobbs (cornerback), Osa Odighizuwa (defensive lineman), Dre Greenlaw (linebacker), Brock Purdy (quarterback), Omar Cooper Jr. (wide receiver), Cashius Howell (defensive player), Terrell (cornerback), Trent McDuffie (cornerback), Jaylen Watson (cornerback), Chris Shula (Rams defensive coordinator), Kam Curl (safety), Quentin Lake (safety), Nate Landman (inside linebacker), Davante Adams (wide receiver), Puka Nacua (wide receiver), Sadiq (player), Mauigoa (offensive tackle), Rob Havenstein (right tackle), Sean McVay (head coach), Cody Alexander (defensive expert).
WHAT:
The San Francisco 49ers added veterans Mike Evans and Nate Hobbs, acquired Osa Odighizuwa via trade, and re-signed Dre Greenlaw.
The 49ers are projected to select at No. 27 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Sadiq led the Oregon Ducks with 51 receptions for 560 yards and eight touchdowns in 2025.
Boston led the Washington Huskies with 62 receptions for 881 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns in 2025.
McDuffie registered the fourth-lowest missed tackle rate in the league at 4.5%, and Watson had the 10th-lowest at 7.2%.
The Rams traded their 29th pick to the Chiefs for McDuffie and now hold the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Mauigoa earned consensus NCAA All-America first-team recognition and won the ACC's Jacobs Blocking Trophy.
WHERE:
San Francisco, California (49ers), Los Angeles, California (Rams), Oregon (Sadiq), Washington (Boston).
WHEN:
The new league year began in 2026.
The Rams played the highest rate of outside press coverage in the league at 45.8% in the 2025 season.
The Rams played the highest rate of dime in the league at 32.4% in the 2025 season.
The Rams' only cornerback with a sub-10% missed tackle rate was Darious Williams, who recently retired.
WHY:
The 49ers added Mike Evans to address a need for passing-game weapons.
The Rams added McDuffie and Watson to improve their cornerback position and overall defense.
Analysts suggest the Rams need to find a complementary piece to Davante Adams, who is aging and under contract for one more year.
HOW:
The Rams acquired McDuffie and Watson through free agency from the Chiefs.
The Rams plan to utilize McDuffie and Watson's physicality and press coverage skills to enhance their defensive strategy.
(UPDATED March 17, 2026 01:29 UTC)
In a significant move, the San Francisco 49ers have bolstered their roster by adding veterans Mike Evans and Nate Hobbs, trading for Osa Odighizuwa, and re-signing Dre Greenlaw as the new league year kicks off. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Rams have traded their 29th pick to the Chiefs to acquire cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, aiming to strengthen their defense and improve their overall performance after leading the league in outside press coverage last season. As the 49ers prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft, where they hold the 27th overall pick, analysts suggest the Rams should find a complementary piece to aging star Davante Adams, who is under contract for one more year.