49ers NFL Draft big board: 60 players to consider in rounds 1-7, including 1 QB

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The San Francisco 49ers have plenty of holes on their roster. And the draft is deep at most — but not all — of their positions of need.

For instance, look for the team to add multiple defensive tackles, considered the best position in the draft, and to pick up a running back and tight end, which also are uncommonly deep this year.

Offensive tackles? They’re not nearly as plentiful, though the 49ers need one to back up Trent Williams and Colton McKivitz. Look for the 49ers to draft one on either Day 1 or Day 2.

Here’s a big board of players who make sense in every round:

49ers’ draft picks

Round 1

DT Mason Graham, Michigan: Though nearly every mock draft puts Graham among the top 10, some evaluators don’t see much upside. They think his lack of length and athleticism means he’ll be merely a good, not great, player on the inside of the line and believe there’s a chance he could slip to San Francisco at No. 11.

DE Mykel Williams, Georgia: Williams doesn’t have the production — just five sacks last season — of some of the other defensive ends in this class. But the 49ers might like his size, long arms, physical style and the fact that he’s just 20 years old. There is a lot of upside to Williams.

DT Walter Nolen, Ole Miss: Nolen’s quickness and athleticism surely stands out to defensive line coach Kris Kocurek, who values those traits. Nolen had 6 1/2 sacks, 14 tackles for loss and 35 quarterback pressures last season and he was a strong tackler in the run game.

DT Derrick Harmon, Oregon: That Harmon doesn’t seem to get as much adoration as some other defensive tackles in this draft class is surprising. He’s got excellent size, played in one of the best conferences and his 55 quarterback pressures led the nation at his position. The 49ers also have a good relationship with Oregon head coach Dan Lanning, something that might vault Harmon to the top of the 49ers’ value chart.

DE Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M: Stewart is out of central casting for a defensive end. He’s 6-5, 267 with very long arms and he ran his 40 in 4.59 seconds. His modest pass-rush accomplishments, however, didn’t reflect his considerable traits. The team that drafts him would be projecting dominance he didn’t show in college.

OL Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas: Banks gave up just one sack and 10 quarterback pressures in more than 500 pass-blocking snaps last season, per Pro Football Focus. If the 49ers took him at No. 11, he’d likely be their swing tackle for 2025 and a strong candidate for a starting role beyond then.

DT Kenneth Grant, Michigan: He’s a dark horse for the 49ers considering most see him being drafted toward the end of the first round. However, he has a rare combination of size — 331 pounds — and quickness and some evaluators feel he’s got more upside than any interior defensive linemen in this class, including Graham. He’d certainly be a possibility if the 49ers can trade down in Round 1.

Michigan’s Kenneth Grant could be a trade-down candidate for the 49ers. (Ron Johnson / Imagn Images)

Round 2

DT Tyleik Williams, Ohio State: The 329-pound Williams is strong enough to handle double-teams and quick enough to penetrate gaps and cause chaos in the backfield. He’d be a nice lynchpin for the interior of any defensive line.

DT Darius Alexander, Toledo: At 6-4 and with 34-inch arms, Alexander projects to a big-bodied three-technique in the NFL. His level of competition at Toledo is a concern, though he held up well against bigger-school blockers at the Senior Bowl.

DT Alfred Collins, Texas: He’s similar to Williams in terms of size and skill level and his 85-inch wingspan is the biggest of any interior defensive lineman expected to be taken on days 1 or 2. Collins would pair well with a smaller, penetrating defensive tackle.

DT T.J. Sanders, South Carolina: Sanders is one of a handful of prospects who might be light for the position but who are a handful for guards and centers because they get off the ball so quickly.

OT Josh Simmons, Ohio State: He’s perhaps the best offensive tackle in the draft and would be the heir apparent to Trent Williams at left tackle. However, his patellar injury is a serious one and something the 49ers have had experience with (See: Jackson, Drake). Is pick 43 the right time to take a talent like Simmons?

OT Josh Conerly Jr., Oregon: Conerly has the light feet that ought to flourish in the 49ers’ zone-running attack. But are they too light? Conerly’s been susceptible to the bull rush at times throughout his career.

OT Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota: At nearly 6-6, he has the classic length for an offensive tackle and is one of the draft’s most physical blockers. But at 339 pounds, he might not move his feet in pass protection as well as the team would like.

DE James Pearce Jr., Tennessee: Pearce is fast, fluid and plays a little like ex-49er Dee Ford. His lack of bulk and character questions might cause the 49ers to pass in Round 1. But all bets are off if he’s still available in Round 2.

DE Nic Scourton, Texas A&M: If the 49ers draft a different position in the first round, Scourton could be a consideration in the second. Like teammate Stewart, Scourton stands out for his strength and toughness more than his pass-rush skills.

DE J.T. Tuimoloau, Ohio State: Tuimoloau has a nice combination of size and bend and was tutored by the same defensive line guru — Ohio State’s Larry Johnson — who taught Nick Bosa.

Round 3

OT Anthony Belton, N.C. State: None of the tackles in this year’s draft pack a punch like Belton, who also played in a zone-blocking offense similar to the 49ers’. Will he last until Round 3? Belton had official visits with 18 teams, including the 49ers.

N.C. State LT Anthony Belton was among the #49ers’ draft visitors this month. Here he is with a rare double pancake (full stack). The guy packs a wallop….https://t.co/qZ5xez9700 pic.twitter.com/uGECRWOAIg

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OL Charles Grant, William & Mary: Grant didn’t face many (any?) top-tier edge rushers in college. But his size and movement skills have to be intriguing for teams, especially those that use zone-blocking concepts. Grant’s upside is as intriguing as anyone’s in this year’s draft.

G Marcus Mbow, Purdue: Mbow made starts at right guard and right tackle for the Boilermakers. He projects best as a guard in the NFL and would be a candidate to start at left guard — opposite 2023 third-round pick Dominick Puni — for the 49ers.

LB Jeffrey Bassa, Oregon: Bassa is a former safety, something the 49ers value in their linebackers because it suggests good coverage skills. It’s noteworthy that general manager John Lynch chatted up Bassa when Lynch and other team officials visited Oregon’s pro day.

LB Chris “Pooh” Paul. Jr., Ole Miss: Paul started getting Dre Greenlaw comparisons early on at the University of Arkansas, which is where Greenlaw played. He’s small for the position but shows Greenlaw-like pugnacity and makes plays sideline to sideline.

DT Omarr Norman-Lott, Tennessee: The Volunteers used Norman-Lott as a pass-rush specialist and he delivered. His 18.9 percent pass-rush win rate was the highest of an interior lineman in the country with at least 100 pass-rush snaps.

DT Joshua Farmer, Florida State: Farmer was a two-gapping lineman for the Seminoles but still managed four sacks and eight tackles for loss last season. That suggests the power and quickness Kocurek covets for his interior linemen.

DE Jack Sawyer, Ohio State: Sawyer is a high-floor prospect at defensive end. He doesn’t have the bend or explosion as some of his counterparts, but he was still highly productive, especially during Ohio State’s 2024 season playoff run when he had 4 1/2 sacks and five tackles for loss.

DE Jordan Burch, Oregon: He’s a big-bodied defensive end in the mold of Charles Omenihu and Yetur Gross-Matos. He finished with career highs in sacks (8 1/2), tackles for loss (11) and pass defenses (5) last season.

DE Bradyn Swinson, LSU: A long-limbed edge rusher, Swinson does a good job of opening up rush lanes with his hands and then striding into the backfield. He finished last season with 8 1/2 sacks and two forced fumbles.

TE Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green: Fannin, who took an official visit to Santa Clara, set single-season records for tight ends last season with 117 catches and 1,555 yards. Kyle Shanahan might be eying him the way he once did Jordan Reed, who had 952 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns for Washington in 2015.

WR Elic Ayomanor, Stanford. The 49ers got a good look at Ayomanor at his pro day and he also stopped by Santa Clara on a local visit. He’s got a nice combination of size and speed and shows the toughness Shanahan wants in a wide receiver.

WR Kyle Williams, Washington State: Williams has excellent speed, having run his 40 in 4.4 seconds. What really stands out is his ability to quickly put pressure on defensive backs and then separate from them. It’s a trait that Shanahan holds dear.

Kyle Williams has the separation skills Kyle Shanahan covets. (Vasha Hunt / Imagn Images)

Round 4

WR Savion Williams, TCU: If the 49ers want to replace Deebo Samuel, they could tap Williams. He’s not a traditional receiver but is strong with the ball in his hands and would be an asset on screens and slants. He scored six rushing touchdowns last season.

DE Elijah Roberts, SMU: Roberts has long, powerful arms that he uses to collapse the pocket. He might not ever reach double-digit sacks in the NFL, but he’d be a dependable part of the D-line rotation and a stout run defender.

DE David Walker, Central Arkansas: Walker, who stands just under 6-1, lacks length but oozes production. He had 10 1/2 sacks and 23 tackles for loss last year and was voted the FCS defensive player of the year. He visited the 49ers in the run-up to the draft.

DT Aeneas Peebles, Virginia Tech: Peebles is small for the position but was reliably disruptive for the Hokies. His 17.8 percent pass-rush win rate was just below Norman-Lott’s.

DT CJ West, Indiana: West is a slippery and powerful interior defender who stood up well against top competition last. He won’t be a sack master in the NFL, but he compares well to former 49ers sixth-round pick D.J. Jones.

DT Jamaree Caldwell, Oregon: Caldwell is another prospect with shades of D.J. Jones. He’s stout enough — 332 pounds — to be an asset in run defense and quick enough to remain on the field in passing situations.

CB Quincy Riley, Louisville: An outside cornerback, Riley stands out for his speed and ability to locate the football. He had 19 pass breakups and five interceptions over the past two seasons.

RB Jordan James, Oregon: The 49ers spent a lot of time with James before the draft. He ran for 1,267 yards and 15 touchdowns last year and also was a natural pass catcher out of the backfield with 26 catches and 209 yards.

RB Dylan Sampson, Tennessee: Sampson hits creases as sharply as any runner in the draft and was particularly good at running between the tackles. That includes goal-line carries. He scored 22 rushing touchdowns last year for the Volunteers.

RB Bayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech: Tuten excelled in Virginia Tech’s zone-running offense last season, averaging 6.3 yards a carry and scoring 15 rushing touchdowns. He ran a 4.32-second 40 at the combine, one hundredth of a second faster than 49ers’ fourth-round pick Isaac Guerendo did last year.

C Jonah Monheim, USC: He played all over the line at USC before settling in at center last season. The 49ers have not drafted a center since Shanahan and Lynch took over in 2017.

G Caleb Rogers, Texas Tech: Rogers took most of his college snaps at left and right tackle but projects as a guard in the NFL. He has light feet and appears to be a good fit for San Francisco’s zone-based rushing attack.

Round 5

RB Jaydon Blue, Texas: Blue is another burner, running his 40 in 4.38 seconds. He doesn’t rate as highly as some other tailbacks on this board because of his size, 5-9 and 195 pounds.

RB Tahj Brooks, Texas Tech: Brooks is super steady, mature and played in a zone rushing scheme. The only thing not to like about him is his lack of high-end speed. He seems like a prospect a long-time running backs coach like Bobby Turner would like.

QB Dillon Gabriel, Oregon: Gabriel, who threw 30 touchdowns against six interceptions last year, has a lot of Brock Purdy-like qualities. We don’t expect him to last until the end of the seventh round like Purdy did.

CB Upton Stout, Western Kentucky: Stout, who visited the 49ers, stands just 5-8. He’s a feisty and fearless tackler and projects as a nickel cornerback in the 49ers’ system.

CB Cobee Bryant, Kansas: Bryant lacks size, but like Stout is a good and physical tackler. He had four interceptions in each of the last two seasons and quarterbacks had a weak 62.7 passer rating when targeting him in 2024.

CB Bilhal Kone, Western Michigan: Kone is the tallest (6-1) and fastest (4.43 40) of the cornerbacks the 49ers brought in for a visit. His ball skills, however, aren’t as impressive as the others. He had just two interceptions in three college seasons.

Round 6

WR Nick Nash, San Jose State: The 49ers put the 2024 triple crown winner — Nash led the nation in catches, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns — through a workout at their local pro day. Nash is no burner, but the former quarterback knows how to get open and is still learning his new position.

San Jose State’s Nick Nash was college football’s triple crown winner at receiver last season. (Cary Edmondson / Imagn Images)

WR Ricky White, UNLV: White’s slow 40 time will scare off some teams. However, he was a big-play receiver at UNLV and would bring immediate special teams ability to an NFL team. He single-handedly blocked four punts last season, more than any team had in 2024.

S Craig Woodson, Cal: Woodson might be one of the most underrated players in the draft. He has good size, good speed, is reliable and had more than 150 tackles over the past two seasons.

TE Jalin Conyers, Texas Tech: Conyers has more upside than any Day 3 tight end. He’s a very good athlete — 4.74-second 40, 35 1/2-inch vertical jump — who also weighs 260 pounds. That heft, plus an 81-inch wingspan, has the makings of a good blocker.

TE Jackson Hawes, Georgia Tech: He might be the opposite of Conyers in that teams know exactly what they’re getting — a tenacious blocker who isn’t a huge receiving threat. He had 16 catches and no touchdowns last year for Georgia Tech.

LB Kain Medrano, UCLA: Medrano was the fastest linebacker at the scouting combine, making him intriguing both as a 49ers defender and on special teams. Medrano played weakside linebacker for the Bruins, a position that’s up for grabs in San Francisco.

WR Jordan Watkins, Ole Miss: Watkins was a big-play threat for Ole Miss last season with 49 catches for 906 yards. He was the only receiver in the FBS with five plays of 60 yards or more.

WR Chimere Dike, Florida: Dike ran a 4.34-second 40 at the combine and excelled at the kind of crossing routes that are the foundation of Shanahan’s passing attack.

Round 7

LB Teddye Buchanan, Cal: A high school quarterback, Buchanan led the Bears with 114 tackles and 12 tackles behind the line of scrimmage. Though he didn’t take part in the 49ers’ local pro day practice, he attended the event and spent time chatting with Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Patrick Willis on the sideline.

OT Esa Pole, Washington State: The 6-5, 323-pound Pole is relatively new to the sport of football. But he allowed no sacks at left tackle last season and seems like a project well worth taking on.

C Thomas Perry, Middlebury: No, Perry’s college opponents — including Bowdoin, Bates and Trinity — weren’t all that imposing. But Perry dominated as you would expect and he didn’t look out of place at the East-West Shrine game against bigger-school defenders. A guard at Middlebury, he projects as a center in the NFL.

TE Ben Yurosek, Georgia: Yurosek was a receiving tight end at Stanford before becoming more of a blocking tight end at Georgia. Which is to say, he’s got the type of well-rounded background the 49ers want at the position.

(Top photo of Walter Nolen: Jonathan Bachman / Getty Images)

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