"San Francisco 49ers Hope to Rebuild Dominant Pass Rush with 2026 Draft Class. The 49ers' defense suffered a devastating blow last season, as the team's worst pass-rush in the NFL was largely attributed to the season-ending knee injuries of defensive end Nick Bosa and 2025 first-round pick Mykel Williams. With the 2026 draft class on the horizon, the team is looking to revitalize their defensive line, and one player who could make an instant impact is Romello Height, a talented edge rusher from Texas Tech. Picked in the third round with the 70th overall selection, Height brings much-needed depth and potential to the 49ers' struggling pass-rush unit. Can he help the team regain their defensive dominance?"
Here’s a closer look at the 49ers’ 2026 draft class: Instant impact player — Romello Height, Edge, Texas Tech, Round 3, No. 70 The 49ers fielded the worst pass-rush team in the NFL last year, clearly the result of defensive end Nick Bosa and 2025 first-round pick Mykel Williams both suffering season-ending knee injuries. Assuming...