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Boston has a good chance of being on the draft board when the 49ers make their first round selection at No. 27 overall. Boston in his final collegiate season at Washington had 62 receptions for 881 receiving yards (14.2 yards per catch) and was tied for ninth in the FBS with 11 receiving touchdowns. Boston ranks 42nd in yards per route run among wideouts in the 2026 draft class. The big-bodied Boston would pair well with veteran Mike Evans, who signed with the Niners during free agency. With Evans, Boston, and George Kittle, Brock Purdy would have a range of excellent red zone options in 2026.

The former undrafted free agent played the first four years of his career with the Dolphins before missing the 2025 season while with the Cowboys. He started 30 games across 49 appearances in Miami, notably starting all 17 games in 2024. He provides veteran depth for a 49ers offensive line largely lacking experience behind their returning starters.

It’s safe to assume Jahmyr Gibbs would be safe from any rookie running back the Lions add to their roster via the draft, but Isiah Pacheco, who was signed to a one-year, $1.8 million contract this offseason, may not be as safe. Pacheco, 27, was brought in to replace David Montgomery, who was traded to the Texans earlier this month, and the veteran running back appears to have lost a step or two after averaging over 4.5 YPC his first two years in the league. The Lions have picks in the first and second round of this year’s draft, but then won’t be on the clock again until the fourth round with the No. 118 overall pick. Any player selected on Day 3 could face an uphill battle to usurp Pacheco on the depth chart before Week 1, but any additions could make for interesting late-round flyers in fantasy drafts.

Murchison signed a one-year deal last offseason to remain with the Rams. He played sparingly on defense but still managed to total eight tackles, two TFLs, and two sacks. He has served primarily as a backup since first joining the Rams in 2022 and will likely play a similar role next season.

Hudson is a five-year vet of the league who has started 19 of the 60 games he has appeared in. He has never made more than seven starts in a season and will likely compete for a depth spot on the Patriots’ offensive line this upcoming season. Hudson committed a penalty on four-straight plays last season and has been penalized 16 times in his last 31 games.

Rozeboom totaled 122 tackles for the Panthers last season and started all 15 games he appeared in. The veteran linebacker has started 26 games over the last two seasons after being used primarily as a backup for the first three years of his career, and he becomes the second veteran linebacker to join the Buccaneers this offseason. Lavonte David, who is mulling retirement, could still return to play for the Bucs this season, but the team continues to strengthen it’s linebacking corps in the event David should choose to walk away from the game.

It was reported weeks ago that Kelce was signing a one-year, $12 million contract with the Chiefs. Now, the 36-year-old vet, who was reportedly mulling retirement, is back on a three-year deal that will pay out $12 million plus $3 million in incentives in his first year. It’s safe to say this deal came out of nowhere, but it all but guarantees that Kelce will be a Chief for life as long as he desires to keep playing. Kelce caught 76 passes for 851 yards and five touchdowns last season and continues to be one of the most productive tight ends in the league despite his age.

Speaking on the Pat McAfee show, Schefter reinforced his belief, saying, “talking to front offices, that’s what I believe,” regarding Simpson going in the first round. Simpson’s draft stock seems to have received a nice boost in recent months, and with several QB-needy teams in the league, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Alabama signal-caller land in the first round when all is said and done. Simpson threw for 3,567-28-5 in his lone season as Alabama’s starter while completing 64.5 percent of his passes while leading the SEC in both completions and pass attempts.

Roberts appeared in five games for the Falcons last season after being claimed off the Falcons’ practice squad. The former sixth-round pick totaled a career-high 18 tackles, one TFL, and one sack in limited action and will now get a chance to battle for a spot on the Giants’ 53-man roster this offseason.

The Seahawks had five days to match the Jaguars’ offer to Bobo, and have opted to do so, signing the third-year receiver to a two-year deal that can pay up to $7 million based on incentives. Bobo caught just two passes for 20 yards last season, but also caught a 17-yard touchdown in the NFC Championship game to beat the Rams and advance to the Super Bowl. The former UDFA has a career receiving line of 34-323-3 but could have a chance to earn an expanded role in 2026 after the team opted to keep him on this new deal.