The San Francisco 49ers are reportedly interested in drafting punter Jack Stonehouse from Syracuse and kicker Ethan Sanchez from Houston as they continue their evaluation of special teams players. Special teams coordinator Brant Boyer had a private meeting with Stonehouse, who led the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in punt yards in 2025, totaling 2,780 yards with an average of 45 yards per punt. This interest comes after the team faced backlash for previous selections of punters and kickers, including Mitch Wishnowsky in the fourth round of the 2019 draft and Jake Moody in the third round of the 2023 draft. While Wishnowsky had a six-season tenure with the team, the selection of Moody was criticized as he was released after just 32 games. The 49ers signed punter Corliss Waitman this offseason, potentially indicating that they are looking for a right-footed punter like Stonehouse to compete with Waitman, who is left-footed. The team's history suggests they should be cautious about prioritizing punters and kickers in the draft.