Niners' Draft Focus: Weapons Over Tackles

0:00On April 9th, the San Francisco 49ers still haven't locked in a new deal with star-left tackle Trin Williams, but that doesn't mean there, rushing to grab one on day one of the NFL draft. Williams turns 38 in July, and his age is making the team think twice about long-term plans at that spot. Teams around the league see the Niners eyeing a tackle pick in the early rounds, if the right starter-ready guy falls, but it's not the top priority. They've only taken one offensive tackle in the first round since coaches Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch arrived back in 2017. The perfect fit would start inside a guard and slide out to tackle later. Word from draft mocks has folks linking the 49ers more to wide receivers than linemen up front. Even with their receiver room already stacked, insiders say pass catchers keep popping up in simulations for them. One name buzzing for the Niners is Texas NM Speedster, KC Concepts Young, who might slip out around one. He's got questions about his size, turning him into a top guy, but Shanahan's scheme could open space for him to shine in tight windows.

1:05As the draft nears, expect the 49ers to balance that line need without forcing it early, keeping eyes on weapons that fit their attack just. Right, football news, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today.