49ers Draft Lomu: Risks & Rewards

0:00On March 29th, 49ers fans, another NFL.com mod drapped, has San Francisco grabbing Utah tackle Caleb Lomu in the first round. Scouts praise his past protection skills, but the big question is his fit in Kyle Shanahan's run heavy offense. Earlier this week, reports highlighted Lomu's still working on lateral movement and positioning for outside zone blocks. In a system built on precise wide zone runs, that Ronness could stall the ground game right out the gate. Fans like former 9ers safety, Antswan Wittner, see value in adding Joey Ward. Not as a starter, but as a mentor for the young defensive backs in. That tight locker room. Lou Keckley chimed in on Mike Evans, saying the guy's mentality screams winner, and he'll lead a green receiver group fast. Quickly called him a great fit, who just wants to ball out. Development Mike fix Lomu's gaps under Shanahan's coaching, but for now, it's upside with real risks as the draft talk heats up. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI.