With the 134th pick in the NFL Draft, the 49ers selected offensive lineman Spencer Burford from UT-San Antonio.
San Francisco looks for versatility in their linemen, especially those taken in the middle to late rounds. That is precisely what they get in Burford, a long-armed prospect who many draft analysts project as a guard despite his ample playing time at tackle for the Roadrunners.
Kyle Shanahan’s running offenses focus on the outside zone. That style fits Burford’s play as it was a staple of the UTSA offense.
In the run game, Burford moves well, showing explosiveness into defenders when pulling along with the ability to climb to the second level.