The 49ers drafted a linebacker with pick No. 154 in the NFL Draft

LAFAYETTE, LA - SEPTEMBER 27: Charles Robertson #13, Bryant Williams #64 and Jaden Dugger #3 of the Ragin' Cajuns walk out to midfield for the captain's meeting before Louisiana v Marshall Football at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium at Cajun Field on September 27, 2025 in Lafayette, Louisiana. (Photo by Ragin' Cajuns Athletics/university Images via Getty images)

The San Francisco 49ers traded linebacker Dee Winters to the Dallas Cowboys. Now, with the 154th pick in the NFL Draft, the team selected Jaden Dugger from Louisiana.

Dugger played 833 snaps this past season for the Ragin’ Cajuns. At 6’5″, 240, Dugger ran a 4.61 40 at Louisiana’s Pro Day. He had a 34.5″ vertical, but impressed with a 7-second three-cone drill. His 10-foot-6 broad jump is good for the high 80th percentile

Duggar transferred from Georgetown after his freshman and sophomore years. He was a first-team All-Sun Belt player, where he recorded 125 tackles and four sacks as a senior. He also earned second-team All-Patriot League honors as a sophomore playing safety for the Hoyas.

Judging by his usage in college, Dugger is the player to walk down on the line of scrimmage and potentially rush the passer, play in underneath coverage, and set the edge against the run.

He was 228 pounds during the season, but showed up to the East-West Shrine game at 240 pounds. That’s a good sign, knowing that his frame can handle adding weight.