49ers' Draft Dilemma: Edge Rusher or Tackle?

0:00It's April 23rd, welcome in. This is NFL News Today, where football meets AI. Tonight's the night, NFL draft kicks off in Pittsburgh on April 23rd, 2026, and the San Francisco 49ers sit at pick. Number 27, with a big call to make. Earlier this week, vibes shifted big time when Trent William signed his two-year $50 million extension, locking the Hall of Famer through. In 2007, and cooling the heat on their left tackle succession plan, that gives General Manager John Lynch and Coach Kyle Shanahan real flexibility, especially with just six picks total and needs for defensive line. Depth plus a guard solution short are long term. If the board falls right in no trade-down partner shows, they grab best player available like Edge R Usher, Malachi Lawrence from UCF for that. Close of Rush, Utah Tackle Caleb Lomu to develop behind Williams, or Miami's powerful Akim Mesa Door, ready for NFC West Battles.

1:02Draft starts at 5 p.m., Pacific time, so eyes on the 49ers to see how they play this wild card hand.