49ers Keep Wide Receiver Brandon Aiyuk, Draft Florida Receiver Ricky Pearsall: What This Means for the NFL Draft and Potential Trades

As the 49ers prepare for the first round of the draft, they have decided not to trade wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Instead, they used their 31st overall pick, which was earned by making it to the Super Bowl in 2023. In addition to this, they also added a new receiver to their roster, selecting Florida receiver Ricky Pearsall.

This decision comes at a time when the 49ers are considering potentially trading either Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel in order to get younger and cheaper at key positions. The choice to draft Pearsall indicates that they are moving in that direction.

As the draft progresses, fans will be eagerly waiting to see if Aiyuk or Samuel will be traded on Friday. There is speculation that they could be traded for a second-round pick. The 49ers continue to navigate their roster and make decisions to improve their team. Stay tuned for more updates as the draft unfolds.