With the NFL Draft now less than a month away, projections are starting to solidify for the San Francisco 49ers at No. 27 overall.
In this week's roundup, one trend stands out above the rest, as multiple analysts link San Francisco to offensive line help. One prospect, in particular, continues to gain traction, while projections also address depth along the defensive front.
Take a look at the latest projections from NFL Draft analysts:
- Blake Miller - OT, Clemson
"Miller set the school record for career snaps at Clemson, and he was excellent against Penn State in the Tigers' bowl game last season."
- Caleb Lomu - OT, Utah
"Offensive line stands out as one of San Francisco's clearest needs after the free agency frenzy... Lomu would give Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch a high-upside tackle to develop behind the All-Pro left tackle while also reinforcing a front that looks thinner than it has in years."
- Cashius Howell - EDGE, Texas A&M
"Bryce Huff's abrupt retirement and San Francisco's need for depth on the edges make Howell a potential fit here. The Texas A&M standout lacks ideal arm length, but his nonstop motor and natural pass-rushing skills would energize a unit that faces quality quarterbacks in the divisional race."
- Caleb Lomu - OT, Utah
"Lomu started at left tackle during the past two seasons, allowing only 3.0 sacks (all in 2024). He plays with the agility and balance needed for the 49ers offensive scheme."
- Keldric Faulk - EDGE, Auburn
"The Niners need to work on their edge group, though a big boost will come from the returns of Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams from injury. Faulk is an intriguing prospect whose tape was better in 2024 than 2025 (7.0 sacks compared with 2.0, respectively). But his skill set is too good to ignore: He's 6-6, 276 pounds with positional versatility and stout run defense. A defensive line coach will see the potential to develop Faulk into a much more consistent rusher, as he won't turn 21 until September."
- Caleb Banks - DL, Florida
"San Francisco has been drawn to the long interior defenders in the past. Although Robert Saleh is no longer the defensive coordinator inciting those personnel acquisitions, one would think that is a profile that still appeals to Kyle Shanahan. The 49ers used two picks on defensive tackles last year, but now get another really talented prospect to pair with Osa Odighizuwa."
- Caleb Lomu - OT, Utah
"We might look back in a few years and Lomu is the best tackle in the class."
- Caleb Lomu - OT, Utah
"San Francisco should be eyeing potential successors like Lomu, a two-year starting left tackle at Utah."
- Caleb Lomu - OT, Utah
"One of the better picks of the back half of this mock draft so far. Lomu is a prospect still in need of further development, which makes him a perfect match for a 49ers team with a talented, aging veteran in Trent Williams that Lomu could learn from and replace one day."
- Caleb Lomu - OT, Utah
"Lomu played on the left side in Utah and has a high ceiling thanks to his athleticism and foot speed. He needs more development and could start at guard to begin his career..."
