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49ers strengthen defensive line in recent CBS Sports mock draft

“Throughout his three years at Texas A&M, Stewart (6-6, 290) amassed 65 tackles (12 for a loss), 4.5 sacks, four passes defended, and one forced fumble.

In 2024, Stewart achieved a career-high 79.4 overall defensive rating from Pro Football Focus, underscored by an outstanding 88.9 run-defense score. He also finished second on the squad with 33 pressures.”

Draft analyst believes Oregon tackle could be a great match for 49ers

“Miller asserts that the 11th overall selection might be premature for the choice, yet he views Oregon offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. as a superb addition to the 49ers’ blocking system.

“Former high school running back turned left tackle, and you can see that athletic talent in his foot speed and agility,” Miller expressed on social media. “I thought his growth this year was truly excellent.’

49ers mock draft response: Will tackle Armand Membou live up to team’s expectations? (paywall)

“Membou’s athletic skills are striking. You observe him getting out in the open, outpacing defensive linemen and creating barriers, making it clear he’d be a fantastic fit in a 49ers’ zone-blocking approach that prioritizes agility and footwork.

The concern is his dimensions. As Brugler highlights in his analysis, Membou is among the various guard-tackle hybrids in this year’s draft pool. Missouri lists him at 6 feet 3 inches and 325 pounds, which aligns him more with a guard role. More crucial than his height is how long his arms will measure when assessed later this month at the Senior Bowl….In the second round, Brugler shifts focus to the opposite side of the line, projecting Ole Miss defensive tackle Walter Nolen to the 49ers at pick No. 43.

Nolen is an exceptional athlete, precisely the type of individual defensive line coach Kris Kocurek seeks in his dynamic strategy. If Kocurek aims for someone who can explode off the line, get an advantage over an offensive lineman and surge into the backfield, he’ll discover that in Nolen. In 2024, he recorded 6.5 sacks, 14 tackles for a loss, and his 35 quarterback pressures ranked seventh among interior defensive linemen, according to Pro Football Focus.”

49ers’ path to significance relies on replicating success from the 2024 draft (paywall)

“The hard-hitting rookie safety, a fourth-round choice, noted he’d made an impression during his inaugural season. However, he was merely starting. And he intends to advance from being a reliable contributor to emerging as a star, alongside other members of his draft cohort such as second-round cornerback Renardo Green and third-round guard Dominik Puni.

“Right now, it’s about me taking that next step to becoming one of the prominent figures in this organization and leading us to success,” Mustapha stated. “That’s been my mindset. That’s Renardo’s mindset. I’m aware that’s Puni’s mindset. I understand that’s the mindset of the entire rookie class.”