The San Francisco 49ers entered the season with several roster concerns, and mounting injuries have only amplified those issues. The defensive line has been hit hard with the losses of Nick Bosa, Mykel Williams, and others, leaving the 49ers thin up front. Meanwhile, the pass defense ranks No. 25 in the NFL, allowing 232 passing yards per game—a problem likely tied to the diminished pass rush.
Despite those defensive shortcomings, Pro Football and Sports Network's Jacob Infante doesn't have the 49ers addressing that side of the ball early in his latest three-round mock draft. Instead, he projects head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch strengthening an offense that currently ranks No. 11 in the NFL.
With the No. 24 overall pick, Infante predicts San Francisco will finally prioritize a position group many fans believe has been ignored for too long—the offensive line. He has the 49ers selecting Texas offensive tackle Trevor Goosby, a potential long-term successor to future Hall of Famer Trent Williams.
"Trent Williams is still playing at an All-Pro level, ranking fifth among all offensive tackles in the NFL with an 87.8 OL Impact grade," Infante wrote. "He turns 38 next July, however, so the San Francisco 49ers will eventually need to plan for his successor.
"In his first season as a full-time starter, Trevor Goosby displayed that he was worthy of the breakout buzz he got heading into 2025. He's an elite athlete at offensive tackle with ideal length and coordination in pass protection, giving him a high ceiling to work with in the pros."
Moving onto the second round, Infante has the 49ers selecting USC wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane, an addition that would help offset the potential departure of veteran receiver Brandon Aiyuk.
"Ja'Kobi Lane has been more of a complementary weapon than a true WR1 for USC, but he's a 6'4″ receiver with tremendous ball skills and better athleticism than most his size," Infante wrote. "His physicality and coordination would make him a strong 'X' receiver for a 49ers offense that could use another reliable weapon."
Infante finally turns to the defense with the next pick, predicting the selection of Penn State defensive tackle Zane Durant.
"Though he's a bit undersized by NFL defensive tackle standards, Zane Durant makes up for it with how explosive he shoots off the snap," Infante wrote. "His low center of gravity and agility gives him serious pass-rushing value along the interior."
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