During a Feb. 16 appearance on CBS Sports HQ, Josh Edwards highlighted Washington Huskies wideout Denzel Boston as a candidate who could add size to the 49ers’ receiving room, noting that Boston would provide a complementary profile if Jennings leaves and Pearsall remains in the mix. Edwards stressed the potential fit in San Francisco’s offense for a receiver with size and downfield upside.
There is debate about pursuing players like Alec Pierce in free agency. Grant Cohn of SI cautioned the 49ers against spending on Pierce, calling him a high-end No. 2 who would carry a significant price tag and not address the need for a true No. 1. Cohn argued the team should allocate resources toward the trenches rather than a complementary wideout.
In contrast, NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco presented a more favorable view of Pierce as a target, highlighting his size, speed, outside-the-formation fit, and big-play ability as qualities that could help offset the 49ers’ lack of a true number-one receiver in 2025. Maiocco suggested Pierce could be a viable free-agent option for San Francisco if he hits the market.
Overall, the discussion underscores a broader offseason strategy for San Francisco: weigh the risk of losing Jennings and Aiyuk against the upfront cost of high-priced receivers, while considering the draft as a pathway to develop a potential No. 1 target. The debate continues, with pundits weighing Denzel Boston’s fit, Alec Pierce’s ceiling, and the value of allocating resources to other areas of the roster.
