Preston Byers is an experienced writer and journalist who currently serves as an associate NBA, NFL, and NCAA Football editor for ClutchPoints. Preston also works as a staff writer at The Vindicator and Tribune Chronicle, and previously was a site expert for FanSided's Union and Blue.

Geno Smith's extension with the Las Vegas Raiders might be something Purdy and the 49ers work from. There's also some speculation he may command a deal at the top of the market somewhere in the range of $60 million annually.

San Francisco’s high-profile departures come just as the 49ers are set to make Brock Purdy one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the league, which could prove to be a daunting challenge to build a roster capable of pushing for championships around him with so many star-caliber players on the move.

San Francisco 49ers FULL 7-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft

In the latest mock draft from CBS Sports' Tom Fornelli, he has the Giants trading down with the Carolina Panthers, who jump up to select top pass rusher Abdul Carter. More news: NFL Mock Draft 2025 4.0: Updated Prediction of First Round With Trades

LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell is one of the players being projected to the 49ers with the No. 11 overall pick by the latest NFL mock drafts.