2026 NFL Draft outlook: 49ers in play to add offensive lineman with early picks
The San Francisco 49ers may select an offensive lineman with one of their top-two picks in the 2026 NFL Draft due to the impending departure of left tackle Trent Williams and a lack of a clear starter at left guard. The team has a history of not prioritizing offensive linemen in the first round under coaches Bill Walsh and Kyle Shanahan.
The San Francisco 49ers are likely to draft an offensive lineman with one of their top-two picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. The team lacks a clear starter at left guard and will soon need to replace left tackle Trent Williams, who is turning 38. The 49ers have a history of not prioritizing offensive linemen in the first round, with only one selection in Round 1 under coaches Bill Walsh and Kyle Shanahan. The team's current offensive line is largely intact, with right tackle Colton McKivitz, right guard Dominick Puni, and center Jake Brendel. However, the 49ers' run game averaged just 3.8 yards per carry last season, the lowest average in Shanahan's tenure. The team is working to resolve Williams' contract situation and has added depth to the defensive line with recent free-agent signings.
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