49ers Meet Wyoming Lineman, Eyeing O-Line Revamp

0:00It's April 6th, NFL News. Today starts now, AI powered and always on. The San Francisco 49ers just met with Wyoming offensive lineman Kaden Barnett at his pro-day. This 6-foot-3, 316-pound beast played five seasons for the Cowboys, suiting up in 47 games. He started mostly a tackle, but switched to guard in his final year, showing versatility up front. Barnett turned heads with a 5.05 second 40-yard dash and a 31-inch vertical jump. His pro football focus grades peaked in 2024 at 80 overall, 82 in run blocking, and 70.4 in pass pro. They dipped a bit in 2025 to 71.3 overall, but still solid numbers. Fans and scouts see this as the Niners hunting for depth on the line, especially with Trent Williams aging at left tackle. Williams has been a cornerstone, but at 37, the team needs a long-term plan to keep that pocket clean for their playmakers.

1:01Now mock drafts for 2026 have the 49ers grabbing Iowa's Kaden Proctor early, pegging him as the next left tackle after missing out. On top edge rushers, Proctors got that raw power Shanahan loves for the zone scheme. It's all adding up to a revamped o-line in the bay, keeping the Niners dominant no matter who lines of opposite. Stay tuned as draft season heats up.