The San Francisco 49ers' 2026 Draft has officially ended. The front office selected a wide receiver, an edge rusher, a running back, a defensive tackle, two offensive linemen, a cornerback, and a linebacker. They added more draft picks through trades, with the key move being the acquisition of a sixth-round pick next year. Why the 49ers’ front office targeted a 2027 Draft pick Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; NBC Sports analyst Kyle Shanahan prior to the New England Patriots game against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images After the 2026 draft wrapped up, the 49ers’ front office went home with eight players, but the real story was how they worked the draft board. They didn’t force picks or panic when things got unpredictable. Instead, they trusted their scouting, paid attention to what was happening around the league, and picked their spots carefully. That patience paid off.…