The 49ers have opted not to trade wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk during the first round of the draft. Instead, they used their 31st overall pick, which was earned by making it to the Super Bowl in 2023, to select Florida receiver Ricky Pearsall. This decision comes at a time when the 49ers are considering potentially trading either Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel in order to get younger and cheaper at key positions. The choice to draft Pearsall indicates that they are moving in that direction.
As the draft progresses, there is speculation that either Aiyuk or Samuel could be traded for a second-round pick. Fans will have to wait and see how the 49ers continue to navigate their roster and make decisions to improve their team. Stay tuned for more updates as the draft unfolds.