49ers Face Controversy: Is Grabbing a Running Back in Round 2 a Game-Changer or a Risk?

Usually, by the end of the week, we get a fresh batch of mock drafts. In this week’s roundup, the goal is to see if there are any new players or positions the San Francisco 49ers are linked to.

Let’s start with a three-round mock from ESPN that was published on Thursday morning:

No. 27: Reid’s pick: KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M

Concepcion is tailor-made for the Kyle Shanahan offense, as he’s an explosive YAC receiver who can align at multiple spots and is capable of running any route on the route tree.

No. 58: Miller’s pick: Caleb Tiernan, OT, Northwestern

Tiernan is exactly the type of savvy, experienced tackle prospect the 49ers need to prepare for life after Trent Williams.

Earlier in the week, ESPN’s Matt Miller did a 7-round mock:

No. 27 Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah

I feel like I predict that the 49ers will draft their offensive tackle of the future every year, yet they never do. Considering that All-Pro Trent Williams will be 38 and is in the midst of a contract impasse, this would be a good time for San Francisco to finally make that pick. Lomu started at left tackle during the past two seasons, allowing only three sacks (all in 2024). He plays with the agility and balance needed for the 49ers’ offensive scheme.

No. 58: Gabe Jacas, Edge, Illinois

The 49ers had the fewest sacks of any team in the NFL last season and have edge starters Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams rehabbing from torn ACLs. They need depth. Jacas has great power, despite limited twitch, and a well-developed pass-rush plan.

127. San Francisco 49ers: Logan Jones, C, Iowa
133. San Francisco 49ers*: Charles Demmings, CB, Stephen F. Austin
138. San Francisco 49ers*: Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama
139. San Francisco 49ers*: Darrell Jackson Jr., DT, Florida State