49ers Eyeing Defensive Tackle Upgrades, Offensive Line Help

0:00On April 23rd, the San Francisco 49ers are ramping up for the 2026 NFL draft, already meeting with Louisville defensive tackle, Renee Kanga. This 6-foot-3, 2-dison, are 98-pound beast and press their pro-day with a 4.79-second 40-yard dash, 37-inch. Vertical, 10-foot-2 broadjump, and 20-bench press reps. Scott see him as a late-round guy or undrafted free agent, but he's catching eyes now. Mod drafts have the Niners' eye and defensive tackle upgrades over Connor Colby, who started six games early last season. They're high on first-team All-American Rutledge for his movement and toughness he could slide right into the lineup. Chase by Santes from Texas A&M might go early, but they'd love to snag Rutledge if he falls. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the team's big board, tracking 57 prospects include 11 potential first-rounders. Coach Kyle Shanahan knows the roster's aging, with stars getting older, but he believes

1:02some young guys will step up soon to keep that elite edge. On the offensive line, the Niners might wait again before drafting help. Per recent mocks picking Oregon's Alli-Tarkey. He visited them pre-draft and popped up on their radar while scouting another duck last year. With the clock ticking on their contention window, these moves signal the 49ers are serious about reloading through the draft to stay on top. From around the league, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today. I'm Corey with the story.