The San Francisco 49ers are likely looking late in the draft at potential depth for the offensive line. Per Eric Edholm of Yahoo Sports, the team is scheduled to workout Villanova offensive tackle Brandon Hitner. The 6’6, 305 pound tackle posted a 5.16-second 40-time, vertical jump of 32.5 inches, and a broad jump of 115.5 inches at Villanova’s pro day. Those jumps would have been top five at the NFL combine. So one thing we know about Hitner is that he’s an athlete.
If the 49ers are looking to add versatility, it would make sense why they are interested in Hitner:
“I went into Villanova playing guard, not really knowing what to expect, because I played guard throughout high school.