Broncos’ D.J. Jones reveals tips he gave to comparable 49ers rookie CJ West

SANTA CLARA — The 49ers did not leave much to the imagination after selecting defensive tackle CJ West in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.They had a specific player in mind to fill a void along the defensive line.“I was just looking at my notes again,” 49ers general manager John Lynch said after the pick was made, “and [defensive line coach] Kris Kocurek said, ‘D.J. Jones comp.’“And so, I think there are a lot of similarities, and that’s a good thing for us.”West said the comparison to Jones is nothing new. It is something he has heard throughout his football career.The two men met on Thursday when the 49ers played host to the Denver Broncos in a joint practice, and Jones acknowledged the similarities, too.“Same height. Same build. They’re trying to find me,” Jones said, laughing. “They’re trying to find me.”The 49ers have experienced a void in the middle of their defensive line after Jones left the 49ers as a free agent. He now is set to open his ninth NFL season and fourth...