Miller's Mock: Niners Load Up on Trench Talent

0:00It's April 1st, I'm Cory with the story, and this is NFL News Today Football News, Power by AI. ESPN's Matt Miller just dropped a full 7-round mock draft for the 2026 NFL draft, and he loaded up the San Francisco 49ers with a trench-focused class. In Round 1, Pick 27, they grab offensive tackle Caleb Lomu from Utah, a big 6-6-313-pounder with long arms, and starter experience. Round 2, Pick 58, brings defensive end Gabe Joccas from Illinois, who piled up 27 sacks over four years and has the size to rotate right away. The 49ers have knees across the board, like protecting their aging tackle Trent Williams and building depth behind Jake Brindle at center, so. This strategy eyes the lines early while addressing secondary spots. Round 4 gets wild with four picks, center Logan Jones from Iowa, who could start day one despite smaller size, cornerback Charles Demings from, Stephen F. Austin with nine picks

1:04in solid speed, linebacker Deante Lawson from Alabama for Sam Linebacker Depth with 283, tackles, and defensive tackle Darryl Jackson Jr. from Florida State, a massive 6-5 project with huge hands, Miller's vision banks on upside in the trenches to fortify the defense in line, setting up long-term starters without forcing immediate impact.