The San Francisco 49ers entered the 2026 NFL Draft with a clear mission: put the finishing touches on a roster built for a Super Bowl run. And while they made some impressive moves, they left the weekend with two glaring question marks that could define their season.

Let's start with the good news. The Niners made significant upgrades at wide receiver, adding veteran playmakers Mike Evans and Christian Kirk, then capped it off by drafting high-upside Ole Miss wideout De'Zhaun Stribling. They also locked down the left tackle spot for the foreseeable future by re-signing superstar Trent Williams to a massive deal. On paper, the offense looks dangerous.

But here's where things get tricky. Despite those splashy additions, San Francisco waited until late in the draft to address two critical positions: left guard and safety. ESPN NFL insider Nick Wagoner recently highlighted these as the team's biggest areas of uncertainty heading into the 2026 season.

"The Niners prefer to use their most valuable draft capital on premium positions like defensive line and wide receiver," Wagoner explained. "But this year was challenging based on where they were drafting. Safety and left guard were the positions in obvious need of starting-caliber players, yet they didn't address the offensive line until late in the fourth round and didn't select a safety at all."

So what's the plan? According to Wagoner, the 49ers seem content to rely on their in-house options or keep an eye on the open market for potential additions. That could mean position battles that stretch deep into training camp—and possibly beyond Week 1.

Before you hit the panic button, remember: teams can win with "good enough" play at safety and guard. The Niners have a proven track record of developing talent and finding value where others don't look. The hope is that someone steps up, whether it's a current roster player or a late-summer pickup.

For now, 49ers fans will have to trust the process—and maybe keep an eye on the waiver wire as the season approaches.