49ers' Draft Picks: Lines or Skills?

0:00It's April 9th. This is NFL News today, driven by AI following the league in real-time. The San Francisco 49ers hold the 27th pick in the NFL draft, and while everyone's been buzzing about them grabbing a wide receiver or edge. Russia first. We sent mod drafts to throwing curveballs. Yahoo Sports has them snagging Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods, a high floor guy who slid a bit after a quiet season but brings quick hands and run defense to pair with their new additions. Meanwhile, ESPN's Peter Shrager sees offensive tackle Caleb Lomu from Utah as the choice, praising his elite athleticism and long wingspan, even if he's not the strongest against power. Over at CBS Sports, they're projecting Clemson right tackle Blake Miller, a battle tested 22-year-old with over 50 starts, perfect to learn, behind veteran Trent Williams. These picks highlight how the Niners could bolster their lines instead of chasing skill spots right away. Fox Sports mocks an edge from Texas A&M, Shamar Stewart, or someone with that burst to

1:04compliment Nick Bosa, though size is a knock on these. Speed first guys. Another CBS mock flips it to Oregon tight end Kenyan Sadeek, a speedy projection play who could stretch the feel for Brock Purdy alongside George, Kittle. As mocks evolve, it shows the value of grabbing starters late in the first round keep San Francisco flexible and stacked.