Breaking down all 6 49ers picks in 7-round ESPN mock draft
The San Francisco 49ers made big investments in the trenches in a 7-round mock draft from ESPN's Matt Miller. Here's a breakdown of each pick.
ESPN's Matt Miller took on the arduous task of issuing a seven-round mock draft ahead of the 2026 NFL draft. Miller's selections included a trench-heavy haul for the San Francisco 49ers . We went through each of the selections and gave our thoughts on the player and the overall strategy of the positions chosen at each spot.
Here are our thoughts on each pick of Miller's seven-round mock for the 49ers: Round 1, Pick 27: OT Caleb Lomu, Utah It seems unlikely the 49ers would select an offensive tackle in the first round of this year's draft. They need impact starters at a bunch of positions and Lomu wouldn't be in line to start unless something goes sideways with Trent Williams' contract dispute. Lomu is a quality prospect, however, with good size and athleticism at 6-6, 313 pounds.
He also has 33 3/8-inch arms. Lomu was a two-year starter at the University of Utah so there may still be some development ahead of him. The 49ers would have to be ready for their first-round pick to be primarily a swing tackle until Williams retires.
If they think Lomu can eventually be an All-Pro, perhaps they roll the dice on him. Chances are they go with a defensive end or wide receiver in this spot. Round 2, Pick 58: DE Gabe Jacas, Illinois A DE in Round 2 could be in play no matter what happens in Round 1.