Max Iheanachor: Niners' Future LT?

0:00On April 6, Chad Reuter dropped a 5-round mock-draft for the 2026 NFL Draft and the San Francisco 49ers landed Arizona State. Offensive tackle, Max E. Hanakor at Pick 27. This guy's got first round buzz thanks to his wild athleticism, sharp technique and football smarts, making him a prime candidate to step in for. Aging left tackle, Trent Williams. Anakor's story hits different. He grew up in Nigeria playing soccer and basketball until age 13, then moved to Los Angeles. His high school skipped football entirely, so he didn't touch the gridiron until junior college at East Los Angeles College. From there, he transferred to Arizona State and turned into a key piece on their offensive line. Trent Williams has dominated for the 49ers over the last six seasons, but he'll be 38 by the 2026 kickoff, even if they rework his deal. Teams like San Fran can't sleep on finding a successor. Anakor's versatility shines. He's played both sides in college with the feet to lock.

1:01Down pass rushers anywhere. At 6 foot 6 in 330 pounds, with over 34-inch arms, he mirrors edge guys like it's nothing, times his punch perfect, and plays smart to erase threats. Sure, he still lunges too much at times and could give meaner in the run game, but the raw tool screams star potential. Reuters call Spotlights, Ahineker as that high upside gym, who could anchor the Niners line for years, bridging the gap from Williams while building. Something fresh? I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.