49ers draft preview: Tackle a major spot to address after Williams’ injury, Moore’s departure

49ers draft preview: Tackle a major spot to address after Williams’ injury, Moore’s departure

SANTA CLARA — So many holes exist on the 49ers’ stripped-down defense that they overshadow an annual dilemma: Is it time to draft an offensive tackle in the first round? Five years ago, the 49ers made a seismic shift at left tackle on draft weekend. Joe Staley, one of their all-time best first-round picks, retired after 13 seasons. That prompted the then-reigning NFC champs to spring Trent Williams out of Washington’s clutches. This draft, the 4…

Mock draft: 49ers address two needs with one pick—Banks replacement and Williams successor

R.J. White of CBS Sports released his latest mock draft, projecting that the San Francisco 49ers will tackle both a short-term and long-term need with a single selection. After losing left guard Aaron Banks in free agency and with All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams turning 37 ahead of the 2025 season, the 49ers must think both now and down the road. White has San Francisco selecting Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. with the No. 11 overal…