NFL Draft: Offensive Linemen Rush

0:00On April 22nd, experts are buzzing about a massive run on offensive linemen in the first round of the NFL Draft. ESPN's Dan Graziano predicts at least 7, maybe up to 10, could get pick Thursday night. Teams like the Lions, Panthers, Steelers, Chargers, Eagles, Browns, Bears, 49ers, Chiefs, and Patriots are all in the mix, hungry for. Protection upfront. Earlier this week, Peter Schrager dropped a mock draft with eight offensive linemen going early. He has Utah's left tackle Caleb Lomu sliding to the 49ers at pick 27. Other projections show wild trades like the Lions jumping up for Alabama's Caden Proctor and the Texans grabbing Clemson's Blake Miller at 19. Fans and analysts are split on the 49ers chances here. They've passed on tackles plenty of times before, even with needs staring them down. But this year's class feels deeper, and the impact could be huge solid starters who boost the line right away and build for the future. Meanwhile, Kansas City might snag a tackle at nine, and Baltimore could take Penn State's Olevia Vega Iowan at 14 if he lasts.

1:08Mox have Cleveland grabbing Utah's Spencer Fano, sixth overall, showing how a trade-up or positional frenzy flips everything. The 49ers face a real dilemma, stick to trade down chatter, or pounce ahead of Philly for fits like George's Monroe Freeling or Arizona States. Max Iheonakor, either way, grabbing quality talent now keeps them contending long-term. That's your NFL News Today update, AI-powered, and always on.