49ers say AI is helping shape their NFL Draft player evaluations this year
49ers say AI is helping shape their NFL Draft player evaluations this year
Publish Date: 2026-04-21 18:12:00
Source Domain: www.foxnews.com
- The San Francisco 49ers have incorporated artificial intelligence (AI) into their front office strategies for the upcoming NFL Draft.
- The Niners hold six picks in the draft, including the 27th overall selection, which will see AI playing a notable role in selection decisions.
- General Manager John Lynch emphasized that utilizing AI is essential for staying competitive, likening it to planning a travel itinerary at home for accessible, beneficial suggestions.
- AI integration by the 49ers aims to enhance the team’s innovative edge, indicating that its use in sports selection processes will likely increase.
- This offseason, the Niners made a significant move by signing wide receiver Mike Evans to a lucrative $42.5 million contract, though they continue to face challenges in maintaining wide receiver consistency due to injuries.
