Grant Cohn

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Grant Cohn has covered the San Francisco 49ers daily since 2011. He spent the first nine years of his career with the Santa Rosa Press Democrat where he wrote the Inside the 49ers blog and covered famous coaches and athletes such as Jim Harbaugh, Colin Kaepernick and Patrick Willis. In 2012, Inside the 49ers won Sports Blog of the Year from the Peninsula Press Club. In 2020, Cohn joined FanNation and began writing All49ers. In addition, he created a YouTube channel which has become the go-to place on YouTube to consume 49ers content. Cohn's channel typically generates roughly 3.5 million viewers per month, while the 49ers' official YouTube channel generates roughly 1.5 million viewers per month. Cohn live streams almost every day and posts videos hourly during the football season. Cohn is committed to asking the questions that 49ers fans want answered, and providing the most honest and interactive coverage in the country. His loyalty is to the reader and the viewer, not the team or any player or coach. Cohn is a new-age multimedia journalist with an old-school mentality, because his father is Lowell Cohn, the legendary sports columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle from 1979 to 1993. The two have a live podcast every Tuesday. Grant Cohn grew up in Oakland and studied English Literature at UCLA from 2006 to 2010. He currently lives in Oakland with his wife.

Indiana defensive lineman C.J. West speaks to the media during the 2025 NFL draft.

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Defensive Tackle C.J. West was the 49ers' Biggest Steal of the Draft

Oct 24, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Richard Sherman on the Thursday Night Football Tonight set at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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How the 49ers Ignored Richard Sherman's Advice this Offseason

Iowa’s offensive lineman Gennings Dunker speaks to the media Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in Iowa City, Iowa.

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49ers Pick Offensive Tackle in Way-Too-Early 2026 NFL Mock Draft

Nov 30, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks running back Jordan James (20) warms up before a game against the Washington Huskies at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

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How the 49ers Will Use Running Back Jordan James in 2025

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CBS Sports Gives the 49ers an A-Plus for their Draft

The 49ers may have had the most controversial draft of any team in the NFL this year.

Sep 9, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh (right) talks with San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan (left) before the game at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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How the 49ers Defense will Evolve under Robert Saleh in 2025

The 49ers defense hasn't changed much schematically since Robert Saleh left in 2021. But the league has evolved, and so has Saleh.

Sep 16, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) is hit by Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Mykel Williams (13) after throwing the ball during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

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Draft Analyst Says 49ers DE Mykel Williams Landed in Perfect Situation

The 49ers raised some eyebrows when they drafted Mykel Williams in Round 1 with the 11th pick.

Oct 20, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jacob Cowing (19) reacts after making a catch for a first down against the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

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Is 49ers Wide Receiver Jacob Cowing on the Roster Bubble?

Would the 49ers have drafted wide receiver Jordan Watkins in Round 4 if they truly believed in Jacob Cowing?

Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oklahoma State linebacker Nick Martin (LB15) participates in drills during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Why 49ers Linebacker Nick Martin Could Have a Big Rookie Season

Nick Martin's career might not last 10 years, but he very well could be the 49ers' best rookie next season.

Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive lineman Alfred Collins (95) against the Clemson Tigers during the CFP National playoff first round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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PFF Ranks 49ers Run Defense Among NFL's Most Improved Units

The 49ers were widely criticized for not addressing their offensive line before Round 7 in the NFL Draft this year. Instead, the 49ers chose to focus on their run defense.

Apr 4, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) laughs during the University of Colorado NFL Showcase at the CU Indoor Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ciaglo-Imagn Images

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49ers GM John Lynch Says His Heart Goes Out to Shedeur Sanders

Clearly, the 49ers weren't interested in Shedeur Sanders even though they were in the market for a quarterback -- they drafted Kurtis Rourke in Round 7.

Dec 26, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Kansas State Wildcats safety Marques Sigle (21) against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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NFL.com Ranks 49ers Safety Marques Sigle the 2nd-Best Pick of Round 5

49ers safety Marques Sigle is similar to former 49ers free safety Jimmie Ward who currently plays for the Houston Texans.

Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle D.J. Humphries (70) against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Report: The 49ers Sign Left Tackle D.J. Humphries

D.J. Humphries missed all but two games last season as he recovered from a torn ACL. But he seems to be healthy now. And if he's healthy, he immediately becomes the 49ers' third-best offensive lineman.

Nick Martin (4) is pictured during the Oklahoma State football media day in Stillwater, Okla., on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024.

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NFL.com Ranks 49ers Linebacker Nick Martin 2nd-Best Pick of Round 3

Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh knew the exact skillset the 49ers needed to replace Dre Greenlaw at weakside linebacker and he found it in Nick Martin.

Dec 30, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) during the game against the Detroit Lions at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

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Are the 49ers Close to Finalizing Brock Purdy's Contract Extension?

The 49ers just finalized a multi-year contract extension with George Kittle mere days after the conclusion of the NFL Draft. Is Brock Purdy next?

Jan 5, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) looks on in the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images

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Were the 49ers Wise to Give George Kittle a Four-Year Extension?

Last year, the 49ers gave extensions to Christian McCaffrey and Trent Williams, two older players, and they went on to miss a combined 20 games in 2024. Clearly, the 49ers feel Kittle will be different.