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Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Monday, January 20th, 2025

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The Draft Network’s mock draft projects popular pick to 49ers

“Banks (6-4, 320) is the fourth offensive lineman selected in Johnstone’s mock draft. He has Purdue tackle Marcus Mbow headed to the New England Patriots at 4th overall, LSU offensive lineman Will Campbell going to the New Orleans Saints at No. 9, and the Chicago Bears selecting Oregon tackle Josh Conerly Jr. with the 10th overall pick.

Playing exclusively at left tackle for the Longhorns last season, Banks earned an impressive 89.8 pass-blocking grade from Pro Football Focus, ranking fifth among all collegiate offensive linemen. He allowed only one sack and 10 total pressures in 537 pass-blocking snaps. Additionally, Banks posted an 81.0 run-blocking grade and a career-high 86.0 overall offensive grade.”

PFN 7-round mock draft: 49ers address both sides of the ball with top picks

“In the third round, Miller projects the 49ers to draft Texas defensive tackle Alfred Collins with the 75th overall pick and Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller with the 99th overall pick.

“Collins is the best run defender in the class, and it’s not particularly close,” Miller noted. “Collins also brings absolutely nothing as a pass rusher, and with his arm length, violence, and athleticism, that makes him the most confusing player in the class.”

Regarding Blake Miller, the analyst wrote: “Miller is as technically sound and springy as any of the pass protectors in the class. The 49ers have needed an upgrade at right tackle for a long time, and if Miller can come along a bit physically while becoming more of a presence in the run game, he could eventually be that guy in San Francisco.””

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