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David Lombardi discusses the San Francisco 49ers' signing of their 2026 draft class and key updates ahead of training camp.

The San Francisco 49ers have officially signed all eight members of their 2026 draft class ahead of training camp, completing another critical step toward the new season. In this video, David Lombardi breaks down what those rookie contracts mean for the 49ers' salary cap and why inexpensive, homegrown talent remains the foundation of sustained success. We also take a closer look at Christian McCaffrey's latest training footage as he prepares for another big season, discuss why defensive coordinator Raheem Morris is excited about versatile rookies like Romelo Height and Grayson Halton, and provide the latest update on Keon White's recovery. Plus, we examine the 49ers' safety competition and other key storylines as training camp draws closer. Timestamps ⁠00:00⁠ – Christian McCaffrey's unique movement training ⁠01:07⁠ – 49ers sign all eight draft picks: Salary cap breakdown ⁠02:17⁠ – How McCaffrey's cap hit compares to the entire rookie class ⁠03:36⁠ – Why Romelo Height is a new defensive weapon ⁠05:57⁠ – Coaching staff updates & the evolving defense ⁠06:31⁠ – Grayson Halton's hybrid pass-rushing role ⁠09:27⁠ – Keon White injury update & workout progress ⁠09:48⁠ – Safety…

People in this episode

Host: David Lombardi

Topics covered

• 49ers draft class
• salary cap
• training camp
• rookie contracts
• defensive strategy
• player updates

Keywords

• 49ers
• Christian McCaffrey
• salary cap
• rookie contracts
• Raheem Morris
• training camp
• defensive strategy
• Keon White

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Organizations: San Francisco 49ers, Levi's Stadium

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