As the NFL draft approaches, all eyes are on the 49ers' potential pick at pick 11. The correct move is to choose a defensive tackle who plays every down and can be a cornerstone on the defensive line. Since the departure of DeForest Buckner and Arik Armstead, the team has been missing that valuable piece on the line. Replacing players who are valuable in both pass rushing and run defense has eluded the 49ers.
Mason Graham from Michigan fits Robert Saleh’s defense in 2025. Maliek Collins and Javon Hargrave are pass rushers, but they struggle in run defense.