Matt Maiocco’s NFL mock draft 5.0: 49ers select UCF edge rusher Malachi Lawrence

The 49ers took care of their most urgent need on Monday.San Francisco and left tackle Trent Williams reached an agreement on a deal that will keep him protecting Brock Purdy’s blindside for the next two seasons.The 49ers enter the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday with an opening at left guard and a need for an edge rusher to pair with Nick Bosa.“It’s the great equalizer in today’s football,” 49ers general manager John Lynch said of the need for another outside pass-rush threat.“So much is set up for the offense to have success. Can you put that quarterback under duress? Can you hit that quarterback? Can you pressure that quarterback? We fell short of that last year.”Choosing at No. 27 overall, the 49ers will have to wait a while to see what options are available when it is their turn to go on the clock.In our final mock draft, this is how we see the first round playing out:1. Las Vegas Raiders: QB Fernando Mendoza, IndianaThe draft begins after Mendoza poses with the commish.2. New York Jets: Edge David Bailey, Texas TechIf the pattern holds, the Jets will trade him away in a couple years.3. Arizona Cardinals: RB Jeremiyah...