The San Francisco 49ers drafted UTSA offensive lineman Spencer Burford with the 134th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, finally adding another body to the offense’s front line. Burford improved his draft stock at the Senior Bowl and combines versatility with an intriguing athletic profile.
A 6’4”, 304-pound lineman, Burford was UTSA’s first ever four-star recruit out of high school and started 43 of 45 career games across the line at UTSA. He started 21 games at LG, 20 at LT, and 2 at RT. According to Pro Football Focus, he never allowed more than 15 pressures in a season
UTSA ran multiple schemes, including both zone and man-blocking.