What did the 49s do with the Talanoa Hufanga compensatory pick?
TL;DR
The San Francisco 49ers received a fourth-round compensatory pick (No. 139) for Talanoa Hufanga, who signed with the Denver Broncos. This pick is one of three compensatory selections the team has in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Key points
- 49ers received a fourth-round compensatory pick for Hufanga
- Hufanga signed a three-year, $39 million deal with the Broncos
- The 49ers have three compensatory picks in the 2026 NFL Draft
How did the 49ers get a compensatory pick for Talanoa Hufanga?
The 49ers were awarded a fourth-round compensatory pick for the loss of Hufanga, who signed a three-year, $39 million deal with the Denver Broncos last offseason. They got the No. 139 overall pick, which was their third of three compensatory picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. There were nine compensatory free agents who earned a higher average annual value than Ward last offseason. Three of those resulted in third-round compensatory picks (Nos. 97-99), while the other five resulted in fourth-round compensatory picks (Nos. 133-138). That included Aaron Banks, for whom the 49ers got the No. 133 overall pick, and Charvarius Ward, for whom the 49ers got the No. 138 overall pick.
How did Talanoa Hufanga play for the Broncos in 2025?
Hufanga was a big addition on a stellar Broncos defense, ranking second on the team in tackles (93) while playing in every game. Missed tackles (17) remained an issue for the safety, who had a missed tackle rate of 12.8 percent, but he was used all over the field and had 34 stops, according to PFF. Hufanga also had eight pass breakups in coverage, while allowing a completion rate of 58.5 percent.
Who did the 49ers select with the Talanoa Hufanga compensatory pick?
When the 49ers make the pick, we will update.
Q&A
How did the 49ers acquire a compensatory pick for Talanoa Hufanga?
The 49ers were awarded a fourth-round compensatory pick for Hufanga's departure to the Denver Broncos, where he signed a three-year, $39 million deal.
What was Talanoa Hufanga's performance like with the Broncos in 2025?
In 2025, Hufanga ranked second on the Broncos in tackles with 93 and had eight pass breakups, despite a missed tackle rate of 12.8 percent.
What other compensatory picks did the 49ers receive in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Along with Hufanga's pick, the 49ers received compensatory picks for Aaron Banks (No. 133) and Charvarius Ward (No. 138) in the 2026 NFL Draft.
