Niners' Draft Strategy: Trade Down, Stockpile Talent

0:00It's April 8th. This is NFL News today, AI-powered stories shaping the season. ESPN analyst Peter Schrager dropped a mock draft that's got everyone buzzing as the NFL draft nears. He has the 49ers grabbing Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu at the 27th pick to shore up their line. In this scenario, Arizona State Lime in Max Ihanacore slides to the Houston Texans at 28th. But the 9ers still land solid protection up. Fronts since they desperately need it. Meanwhile, Schrager mocks a running back to the Super Bowl champ Seattle Seahawks, sending Notre Dame's Giderian price their way. Price, the number 2 back in this class, brings explosive juice after Kenneth Walker III, left in free agency. That pick would make history, as Notre Dame has never had two running backs go first round in the same draft. Price turned just 113 carries into 674 yards and 11 touchdowns last season.

1:00Most mocks agree the 9ers go offensive line at 27 at values there, though Ohio State's Cade and McDonald at 26 could tempt them on defense. Keep an eye on how it shakes out. Come Draft Knight.