Why 49ers did not select true offensive tackle in draft

SANTA CLARA — The 49ers repeatedly have said how much they like their starting offensive tackles. And their actions over the past three days proved they are not lying. The 49ers did not select a true offensive tackle in the 2024 NFL Draft. Their new offensive linemen — Dominick Puni and Jarrett Kingston — might have position flexibility to play tackle, but both come to the 49ers with the intention of first learning the guard positions. When the 49ers first went on the clock at No. 31 overall, there already had been nine offensive linemen chosen in the draft. Clearly, the 49ers did not believe any starting-caliber tackles still were on the board. The rest of the league apparently agreed, as the next tackle was drafted 25 spots later when Miami selected Houston tackle Patrick Paul at No. 55 overall. "We looked at numerous guys throughout the process," 49ers general manager John Lynch said of offensive tackles. "I think when you're drafting 31st, it's oftentimes hard to find a tackle that you really love. "And we like our tackles as they stand right now. We like our depth with Jaylon Moore being a really talented guy who can play the swing role." The 49ers' starting tackles are...