Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Thursday, April 10th, 2025
Why 49ers select Ole Miss DT Walter Nolen in Matt Maiocco’s NFL mock draft 5.0
“There might be a boom-or-bust element initially, as Nolen can make big plays. But he will have to be coached up to avoid getting out of his gap and allowing yards on inside runs.
The 49ers must add multiple defensive linemen in this draft, and the safe play is to check that box once they go on the clock for the first time.”
Why Michigan’s Graham at No. 11 would be 49ers’ perfect draft scenario
“Graham is a technician at defensive tackle whose background as a wrestler has assisted him in using leverage and angles to be a disruptive force.
“He’s one of the most consistent players in the draft class,” NFL Media draft expert Daniel Jeremiah wrote of Graham.
“Against the run, he has an impressive short-area burst to attack blockers. He excels in block destruction. He stacks, finds the ball, chucks blockers to the side and collects tackles.”
“In 2024, Adams appeared in nine games, tallying 14 tackles (one for a loss), two passes defensed, a career-high two interceptions, and one touchdown…”
49ers 2025 local pro day roster: 46 players will work out for coaches
“While no players from last year’s 44-man local pro day roster were drafted, wide receiver Terique Owens, son of Hall of Famer Terrell Owens, was signed as an undrafted free agent.”
49ers to host Ohio State DT and Washington State WR on pre-draft visits
“Kyle Williams (5-11, 190) had a standout senior season in 2024, recording 70 receptions for a career-high 1,198 yards and 14 touchdowns in 13 games, averaging an impressive 17.1 yards per reception…”