Random Ramsdom: 49ers secure Trent Williams before NFL Draft

SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 9: Trent Williams #71 of the San Francisco 49ers with Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams on the field after the game at Levi's Stadium on November 9, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. The Rams defeated the 49ers 42-26. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images) | Getty Images The San Francisco 49ers are officially expected to have Trent Williams at least for the the next season, if not longer.

It was unclear if the 49ers and Williams would come to an agreement, but SF likely knew all along they’d get it done. Williams is one of the best offensive linemen in the NFL, and he makes the 49ers better. That’s what the best players do.

Now, with Williams secured, the 49ers can still draft around him, or even find someone as an understudy, but they do not have to fear replacing Williams because they have the real thing. The NFL Draft is coming, the interest and intrigue is building, it’s perhaps the most exciting time in the NFL outside of the actual games. Is the NFL Draft more exciting than free agency?

I would say at face value, yes, because the draft is always exciting, whereas free agency can be hit and miss. It’s Tuesday, keep readying yourself for NFL Draft weekend and thank you for checking out Turf Show Times! John Lynch: We want Trent Williams’ name and number “up in those rafters” (nbcsports) “The uncertainty about Williams’ contract situation led many to mock a left tackle to the 49ers with the 27th overall pick.