The 49ers are hoping lots of their rookies can play and possibly start this season. In fact, CBS Sports names fourth-round pick defensive tackle C.J. West the 49ers' biggest rookie sleeper this year.

The San Francisco 49ers used the No. 11 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to select defensive end Mykel Williams, a move widely viewed as laying the groundwork for a dominant pass-rushing pairing ...

May 9, 2025; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive line tryouts Ali Saad (74), C.J. West (50) and DíQuan Douse (90) wait for their turn at a blocking drill during the teamís rookie ...

May 9, 2025; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Mikel Williams (98) works out during the teamís rookie minicamp. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images / D. Ross ...

49ers Rookie Mykel Williams Named a Player Who Could Disappoint in 2025 Defensive coordinator Robert Salah is set to have his hands full with the departures of Talanoa Hufanga, Dre Greenlaw, and ...

NFL training camps kick off with key player negotiations and rookie contract disputes. Insights on 49ers' receiver renewal ...

The 49ers have added a new generation of young players during the 2025 NFL offseason. One 49ers rookie is already making an impact at OTAs.

The San Francisco 49ers made a whopping 11 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, and six of them were on defense. With that being said, the team still has a hole on that side of the ball. The Niners lost ...