49ers 2026 UDFA Update: Team Signs Another Wide Receiver
The San Francisco 49ers are making significant moves as they enhance their roster post-2026 NFL Draft. With undrafted free agents (UDFAs) being a pivotal focus, the team has a history of success in this area. Notably, past UDFA signings like Jordan Mason and Matt Breida evolved into crucial starters. Furthermore, players like Emmanuel Moseley and Raheem Mostert showed the potential hidden in UDFAs. This year appears to be thinner in draft talent as several college athletes opted out of the process. Nonetheless, the 49ers are on the lookout for promising new additions.
49ers 2026 UDFA Update: New Signings
The 49ers have started to sign several undrafted free agents, adding depth and potential to their roster. Here’s a summary of the recent signings:
- James Thompson (DT, Illinois)
– Guaranteed: $280,000
– Height: 6’5 5/8″
– Weight: 308 lbs
– Notable: Third in quick pressure percentage among DTs this year.
– Previous Team: Wisconsin Badgers. - Will Pauling (WR, Notre Dame)
– Receptions: 26
– Yards: 381
– Touchdowns: 6
– Size: 5’9″, 183 lbs
– 40-Yard Dash: 4.37 seconds
– Vertical: 42 inches - Khalil Dinkins (TE, Penn State)
– Deal Worth: $275,000
– Height: 6’4 1/4″
– Weight: 251 lbs
– 40-Yard Dash: 4.72 seconds
– Targets: 46 in four years at Penn State. - Mikail Kamara (Edge Rusher)
– Notable Performance: 10 sacks two seasons prior.
– Key Role: Contributor during the Hoosiers’ National Championship run. - Wesley Grimes (WR, North Carolina State)
– Caught: 26 of 40 targets
– Total Yards: 382
– Touchdowns: 2
– Size: 6’2″, 195 lbs
– 40-Yard Dash: 4.35 seconds
– Vertical Jump: 35 inches
Future Moves and Opportunities
In addition to these signings, the 49ers are looking at potential invites for rookie minicamp. Notably, linebacker Kalib Perry from Louisville has caught the team’s interest. As the roster fine-tunes, fans can expect ongoing updates on additional signings and tryouts.
The 49ers will continue to evaluate talent from the UDFA pool, aiming to unearth hidden gems that can contribute to the team’s future success. Keeping track of these developments will be essential as San Francisco seeks to build a competitive roster for the upcoming season.
