49ers Eye Old-School Power Lineman Barnett

0:00On April 5th, the San Francisco 49ers are eyeing offensive line reinforcements ahead of the 2026 NFL draft, and they recently sat. Down with Wyoming, standout, Kate and Barnett at his pro day. This three-year tackle starter measures 6 foot 3 and 316 pounds from the combine, making him a potential late-round trade-up. Target or undrafted free agent pickup to bolster their interior line. Barnett brings solid college experience from the Cowboys, but his frame points toward a shift inside to guard or center in the league. The Niners have a track record of moding tackle projects into interior anchors, which lines up perfectly with their current gaps upfront. He calls his game Old School Power Football, all about exploding off the ball like it's the 80s or 90s era, dominating in tight spaces, without mercy. That gritty mentality screams fit for a team that values tough physical linemen. Recent ESPN 7-round mod drafts left Barnett off the board entirely out of 257 picks, opening the door for San Francisco too.

1:04Grab him on the cheap post draft. No big splash needed, just smart depth hunting. As the Niners keep grinding on roster tweaks, prospects like Barnett show their thinking long game, stacking town that could pay off big down the line. This has been NFL News Today, powered by AI.