Forty-Niners' Pre-Draft Hustle: Stacking the Deck

0:00On April 9th, the San Francisco 49ers are deep and pre-draft mode, scouting talent left and right for the upcoming draft. They just worked out Iowa State Defensive Tackle Dominique Orange, a 6-foot-to-321-pound beast who crushed a 1.6. Eight-second ten yard split fresh off a quad injury. They're also hosting UCF Ed rusher Malachi Lawrence on a visit, a guy with explosive get-off and pro-level moves. Earlier this week, 47 local prospects hit the field for the 49ers pro-day. No cap-on number since these don't count toward there. 30 visit limit. Standouts included a tight end from cow clocking a 4.6-240 yard dash showing solid hands and receiving skills. Meanwhile, coaches are grinding tape on Arkansas running back Mike Washington, Jr., whose climbing draft boards as a top three back. Folks like Daniel Jeremiah are hyping the 49ers off season, saying their new red zone weapon pairs perfect with Kyle Shanahan's schemes and brought pretty smarts.

1:03But beat writer's caution not to overread the buzz running back's coach. Bobby Turner dials agents non-stop every year, so interest in Washington might just be routine diligence. New chatter points the shifting draft philosophy. They might trade up from pick 27 for a left guard like Proctor to lock down the line. Post-Trent Williams. Second round pass rushers such as R. Mason Thomas or Zion Young are in play two, especially in this deep edge class. All this hustle shows the 49ers building aggressively, stacking the deck for another run, while eyes stay glue to these workouts unfolding. Stay locked in with NFL News Today, AI Powered Updates.