IJR News — today's news from every sideChris Dalton Purdy under pressure numbers are what sold me, that's the real test of a QB not just clean pocket stats. 
ESPN ranks 49ers under-25 talent 27th — Jul 23, 2026The 49ers face an aging, talent-starved roster with high costs tied to a costly 2021 first-round gamble on Trey Lance, while Brock Purdy’s emergence masked earlier drafting misfires that strained roster depth. Across CBS Sports, ESPN and related reports, the franchise’s under-25 talent is limited, injuries and aging have hampered development, and only a few young players, notably Mykel Williams, are viewed as blue-chip prospects, leaving the team reliant on veterans and mid-to-late-round hits.
