Chase Bisontis: Niners' Draft Steal at Left Guard?

0:00On March 30, Chase by Santos might be flying under the radar, but he's a solid match for the San Francisco 49ers offensive line needs. This college tackle projects best as a guard in the pros, with a thick build, quick feet, and explosive pulling ability that fits their zone blocking. Scheme perfectly. He's got strong pass protection sets and fast hands, making him a day one upgrade at left guard. Earlier this week, draft buzz put him around the 47th overall pick in Mox, right alongside a manual pregnant as top guard prospects. The Niners run a heavy zone attack whereby Santos could thrive as that lead blocker who barrels through defenders like a freight train. Fans and analysts see echoes of Alicia Vera Tucker in his game, both versatile college tackles without elite length, but athletic enough to lock down. Guard spots. Vera Tucker bounced back from injuries to land a big Patriots deal, showing the upside for guys like by Santos if he polishes his skills. He does need work on hand placement and stopping inside counters where longer defenders sometimes slip by.

1:03Still, his limited guard reps already scream high potential, especially for a Niners line that's thin at left guard with guys like Bret Toth, Robert, Jones, and Connor Colby. The real question boils down to draft strategy. Top guard Vega Iona from Penn State likely goes before their 27 pick and by Santos could. Vanished by 58, do they reach a bit to fix their biggest hole right away or wait and risk missing out? That's the move to watch come draft night. From around the league, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today. I'm Cory with the story.