Forty-Niners Draft Gracen Halton for Defensive Line Depth

0:00It's April 25th. From kickoff to the final whistle, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. The San Francisco 49ers kicked off Day 3 of the NFL Draft by snagging University of Oklahoma defensive tackle Grayson Halton at the 1, 107th overall pick. This 6'2-300-pound guy brings some raw power up front, though his arm length sits at just 31 and 8 inches. Halton struggled early on with the Sooners, logging only 21 tackles and 4.5 tackles for loss over his first 21 games, with 0 sacks to his name. But he flipped the script in his final two seasons, racking up 63 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, and 8.5 sacks across. 26 games. Fans and analysts are buzzing about how he slots into a 49ers defensive line that's already stacked, especially after they grab two tackles. This year, and traded for Osa Odi Hizua this off season.

1:00It's clear the team sees him as depth that could grow into a starter. Meanwhile, the Niners keep prioritizing their front four, using these mid-round picks to build a rotation that wears down opponents over four. Quarters. No signs of slowing down on that defensive overhaul. As training camp heats up, watch Halton battle for reps in a crowded room. It could be the spark that elevates their past rush game.