Forty-Niners Secure Tackle, Guard Focus Shifts

0:00The San Francisco 49ers just locked in left tackle Trent Williams with a two-year 50 million dollar extension. That move secures their blindside protection through next season and kills any talk of drafting a tackle at Pick 27. No more chasing Utah's Caleb Lomu or stressing that position with only six picks total. Now the focus shifts hard to guard, especially left guard, to punch holes against Seattle's tough interior defense. With tackle off the table, they could grab a maller right at 27 or trade back a spot. Guys like Georgia Tech's Keelan Rutledge stand out, a 6 foot 4, 318 pound beast who crushed the 20 yard shuttle at 4, 0.54 seconds and dominates run blocking. Fans and analysts are buzzing because this closes the gap out west, but talent drops off quick after the top guards. Edge edges out Texas A&M's explosive, chased by Santis and Oregon's powerful Emanuel Pregnant, both with nasty streaks but some technique flaws.

1:01Like penalties or stiff hips. By round two, those big names are gone, forcing a look at projects lower down. In the fourth round it picks 127 through 1039, Notre Dame's Billy Schroff emerges as a smart fit. This 6 foot 5, 310 pound guy shines in pass pro with a 98.6% win rate and pulls fluidly though injuries are a red flag. The 9 is already chatted with Washington's Carver Willis too, but his pass protection leaks. Bottom line, expect Shroud at 138 to beef up the line and keep Kyle Shanahan's scheme rolling strong into the playoffs. Stay informed with California News today, AI-powered updates.