San Francisco 49ers Depth Chart 2026
2026 NFL Season · NFC West · Kyle Shanahan · Record 3-0
Updated · Week 4
The San Francisco 49ers 2026 depth chart has Brock Purdy at quarterback (backup: Mac Jones), Christian McCaffrey as the lead running back, Mike Evans, Jacob Cowing and Deebo Samuel Sr. at wide receiver and George Kittle at tight end. The 49ers are 3-0 in 2026 under head coach Kyle Shanahan. Below is the full offense, defense and special teams depth chart as of October 1, 2026.
49ers Offensive Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| QBQuarterback | Brock Purdy | Mac Jones | Kurtis Rourke |
| RBRunning Back | Christian McCaffrey | Kaelon Black | Jordan James |
| FBFullback | Kyle Juszczyk | — | — |
| WR1Wide Receiver (X) | Mike Evans | — | — |
| WR2Wide Receiver (Z) | Jacob Cowing | Brandin Cooks | — |
| WR3Slot Receiver | Deebo Samuel Sr. | Jordan Watkins | — |
| TETight End | George Kittle | Luke Farrell | Brayden Willis |
| LTLeft Tackle | Trent Williams | Enrique Cruz Jr. | — |
| LGLeft Guard | Connor Colby | Carver Willis | — |
| CCenter | Jake Brendel | Jarrett Patterson | — |
| RGRight Guard | Dominick Puni | — | — |
| RTRight Tackle | Colton McKivitz | Vederian Lowe | — |
49ers Defensive Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDELeft Defensive End | Keion White | Khalid Kareem | Ogbo Okoronkwo |
| LDTLeft Defensive Tackle | Osa Odighizuwa | James Thompson Jr. | — |
| RDTRight Defensive Tackle | Gracen Halton | Naquan Jones | — |
| RDERight Defensive End | Nick Bosa | Romello Height | Viliami Fehoko Jr. |
| WLBWeakside Linebacker | Dre Greenlaw | Jaden Dugger | Garret Wallow |
| MLBMiddle Linebacker | Fred Warner | Luke Gifford | Tatum Bethune |
| LCBLeft Cornerback | Renardo Green | Jack Jones | — |
| SSStrong Safety | Marques Sigle | Malik Mustapha | Ashtyn Davis |
| FSFree Safety | Ji'Ayir Brown | Siran Neal | — |
| RCBRight Cornerback | Deommodore Lenoir | Ephesians Prysock | — |
| NBNickel Back | Upton Stout | — | — |
49ers Special Teams Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| KKicker | Eddy Pineiro | — | — |
| PPunter | Corliss Waitman | — | — |
| KRKick Returner | Deebo Samuel Sr. | Jacob Cowing | Jordan Watkins |
| PRPunt Returner | Jacob Cowing | Jordan Watkins | — |
49ers 2026 Results
Record: 3-0.
| Week | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Los Angeles Rams | W 27-7 |
| Week 2 | vs Miami Dolphins | W 35-13 |
| Week 3 | vs Arizona Cardinals | W 36-30 |
Depth Chart Notes & Changes
- Week 1 vs LAR played in Australia
- IR: WR Ricky Pearsall, WR Demarcus Robinson, CB Nate Hobbs; RB Isaac Guerendo on PUP; Brandon Aiyuk left squad
- Signed WR Mike Evans (3-yr) and re-signed Deebo Samuel (1-yr, August)
49ers: 2025 Season & 2026 Offseason
San Francisco went 12-5 in 2025, beating Philadelphia in the Wild Card round before a 41-6 Divisional loss to Seattle. In the 2026 offseason the 49ers traded WR Deebo Samuel to Washington and spent their first two draft picks on defense, adding edge rusher Mykel Williams and defensive tackle Alfred Collins. Backup QB Mac Jones returns behind Brock Purdy.
2025 season: 12-5 · Wild Card.
49ers Depth Chart FAQ
Who is the 49ers starting quarterback in 2026?
Brock Purdy is the San Francisco 49ers QB1 on the depth chart updated October 1, 2026, with Mac Jones as the backup.
Who is the 49ers starting running back?
Christian McCaffrey is RB1, followed by Kaelon Black.
Who are the 49ers starting wide receivers?
The top three 49ers receivers are Mike Evans, Jacob Cowing and Deebo Samuel Sr..
Who is the 49ers starting tight end?
George Kittle is the TE1 on the San Francisco 49ers depth chart.
Who is the 49ers kicker?
Eddy Pineiro is the kicker and Corliss Waitman is the punter.
What is the 49ers record in 2026?
The San Francisco 49ers are 3-0 in the 2026 regular season under head coach Kyle Shanahan.
How often is this depth chart updated?
Depth charts change every week with injuries, trades and coaching decisions. This page reflects the unofficial depth chart dated October 1, 2026; check the update date above before relying on it.
Unofficial depth chart compiled from public sources including team releases and Ourlads. Depth charts change weekly with injuries and roster moves. See all 32 NFL depth charts.