49ers News: Welcome to the Bay, Cam Sample!
Niners Nation • • general
Key Points:
- Omar Cooper Jr. is gaining attention as a potential 49ers draft pick due to his ability to force missed tackles and versatility in offensive roles, potentially helping the team regain yards after catch (YAC) production.
- The 49ers signed former Bengals defensive end Cam Sample to a one-year deal; Sample has accumulated 85 tackles and seven sacks over four NFL seasons.
- The 49ers have shown interest in Texas cornerback Malik Muhammad, who earned second-team All-SEC honors in 2025 with notable defensive stats including two interceptions.
- Bay Area native and NFL draft prospect Julian Neal, a cornerback known for his competitiveness and ball skills, is projected as a mid-round pick and could be a target for the 49ers in the 2026 draft.
- Local prospects like cornerback Hezekiah Masses, who led the FBS in passes defended and interceptions, are recommended as potential fourth-round targets for the 49ers, with versatility to play safety or cornerback.
