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NegativeUsageAug 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Pauling played 11 snaps with a 56.0 grade among the wide receivers, indicating limited action in the preseason game.

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NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Undrafted rookie Pauling is competing for return spots alongside Jordan Watkins and Jacob Cowing. If he can make a splash play on special teams, it will be difficult to keep him off the roster.

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NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026Niners Nation

Undrafted rookie Pauling is competing for return spots alongside Jordan Watkins and Jacob Cowing. If either Watkins or Cowing can make a splash play on special teams, it will be difficult to keep either off the roster, suggesting Pauling faces an uphill battle to secure a roster spot.

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NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026Niners Nation

Will Pauling is competing for one of two remaining wide receiver roster spots against Jordan Watkins and Jacob Cowing after Demarcus Robinson and Deebo Samuel; Pauling has received good reviews but could be slotted for a practice squad spot unless he shows out in tonight's preseason game, with the winner required to contribute on special teams.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area left Kirk off his latest projection, favoring impressive undrafted rookie Will Pauling instead. Pauling has pushed himself into the conversation for a roster spot.

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NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Will Pauling is competing for a roster or practice-squad spot with the 49ers and will get extended preseason action to showcase his abilities in the opener against Tennessee.

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NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026Niners Nation

Competing for a roster or practice-squad spot with the 49ers; will get extended preseason action to showcase his abilities in the Tennessee game.

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PositiveSleeperAug 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Undrafted rookie wide receiver Will Pauling is vying for a role with the 49ers and has turned heads with his willingness and effectiveness as a blocker, sustaining blocks against defensive ends, linebackers, and defensive backs; he had 155 receptions for 1,753 yards and 15 touchdowns in his 48-game college career at Cincinnati. He appears to be a strong candidate to stick around on the practice squad at minimum.

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PositiveSleeperAug 11, 2026Niners Nation

Undrafted rookie WR Will Pauling is impressing in 49ers camp with his willingness and effectiveness as a blocker, sustaining blocks against defensive ends, linebackers, and defensive backs; he appears to be a strong candidate to stick on the practice squad and potentially make the regular-season roster, with 155 receptions for 1,753 yards and 15 touchdowns in his 48-game college career.

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PositiveRoleAug 10, 2026Niners Nation

Rookie WR praised by 49ers WR Coach Leonard Hankerson for work ethic and preparation during OTAs; rather than leaving when organized team activities ended, Pauling stayed to study the playbook and put in additional weight room work, with Hankerson noting the commitment is already showing up on the field: 'They're seeing the fruits of their labor.'

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PositiveRoleAug 4, 2026Niners Nation

Pauling is competing in the receiver battle and has a really good skill set according to 49ers coordinator Brant Boyer, though Boyer emphasized that success requires more than just returning ability—decision-making, catching, blocking gunners, and fair-catch execution are equally critical.

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PositiveRoleAug 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Pauling is competing in the receiver/return specialist battle and has a really good skill set according to 49ers coordinator Brant Boyer; the source notes Pauling looks the most comfortable among all candidates when fielding punts, which could lock him into a roster spot.

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PositiveNewsJul 29, 202632BeatWriters

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49ers who worked punt return today... Jacob Cowing Jordan Watkins Junior Bergen Will Pauling Wesley Grimes Cowing's track to make the 53 may come through securing that PR job

49ers who worked punt return today... Jacob Cowing Jordan Watkins Junior Bergen Will Pauling Wesley Grimes Cowing's track to make the 53 may come through securing that PR job

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PositiveNewsJul 26, 202632BeatWriters

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team drills and chat up John Lynch. Also saw Isaac Guerendo doing the same and DT Alfred Collins do an extensive workout on the side. Again, Collins seems to be on the quickest timeline to return. - Among those getting return opportunities during special teams period: Junior Bergen, Jordan Watkins, Jacob Cowing, Will Pauling. - That'll do it for today. Welcome back everyone. Back again tomorrow from Bay Area Stadium, er, uh, Levi's (I think we are allowed to call it that again).

team drills and chat up John Lynch. Also saw Isaac Guerendo doing the same and DT Alfred Collins do an extensive workout on the side. Again, Collins seems to be on the quickest timeline to return. - Among those getting return opportunities during special teams period: Junior Bergen, Jordan Watkins, Jacob Cowing, Will Pauling. - That'll do it for today. Welcome back everyone. Back again tomorrow from Bay Area Stadium, er, uh, Levi's (I think we are allowed to call it that again).

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 26, 2026Niners Nation

Pauling is projected for the practice squad as a wide receiver, with his contract through 2028.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 24, 2026Niners Nation

Pauling is one of seven undrafted free agents under contract with the 49ers, but the source does not provide specific analysis of his roster chances or role.

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NegativeDepth ChartNo dateNFL.com News

Will Pauling is competing with Jacob Cowing, Jordan Watkins, Trenton Irwin, and Malik Turner for one of the final two receiver spots on the 49ers' 2026 roster.

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NegativeDepth ChartNo dateYahoo Sports NFL

The wide receiver is among the 49ers' seven undrafted free agents under contract but is not highlighted as a primary candidate to make the 53-man roster; the source focuses on defensive line and tight end positions as the most likely UDFA roster spots.

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NegativeDepth ChartNo dateYahoo Sports NFL

The wide receiver from Notre Dame is one of seven undrafted free agents under contract with the 49ers for training camp, but the source does not provide specific analysis of his roster prospects or role.

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NegativeDepth ChartNo dateYahoo Sports NFL

The wide receiver is among the seven undrafted free agents under contract with the 49ers but is not identified as a top candidate to make the 53-man roster in the source's analysis.

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