ESPN analyst doesn't believe WR is a top need for 49ers in 2026 NFL Draft

However, Solak believes that such a need being addressed early doesn't make sense for the 49ers. Instead, he believes it's a need better left addressed down the board.

"The 49ers should again look for a middle-rounds developmental type as they have done often in recent drafts," Solak writes of the 49ers' wide receiver need.

While the 49ers could go after a top WR with the 27th or 58th picks, Solak want's the Niners to explore those WR additions on Day 3 of the draft.

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There are some intriguing options down the board in either the third round or near the start of Day 3 when the 49ers have four picks.

North Dakota State's Bryce Lance, Clemson's Antonio Williams, Indiana's Elijah Sarratt, and Georgia's Zachariah Branch are some late Day 2 options for the 49ers.

Meanwhile, Oklahoma's Deion Burks, Georgia State's Ted Hurst, Notre Dame's Malachi Fields, Mississippi's De'Zhaun Stribling, and Mississippi State's Brenen Thompson are all options to keep in mind for the 49ers down the board on Day 3.

Solak doesn't believe the 49ers should draft a WR early in this year's draft, instead looking for options down the board. There are some very intriguing options after the first few groups go, so this belief from Solak makes sense.

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