2022 Edition NFL Draft/IOL

 The 49ers have the top LT in the league and that's about it along the offensive line. They seem to be counting on their 2021 2nd round pick, Banks to fill the void left by Tomlinson at LG. Mack is at or near retirement, and so maybe they draft his apprentice high. McGlinchey will be coming off a severe injury at RT, and is no guarantee to return to form. A vet, Skule and McKivitz could be likely options. Let's take a look at prospects they might be interested in early after the 1st round. First player up:

Cole Strange 6'5" 307 lbs., Chattanooga 33" arms, 10 1/8" hands, 5.03 forty, 31 bench, 28" vertical, 120" broad jump. Good athlete with intelligence that brings a nasty disposition to the party. He's got excellent short area quickness without any movement stiffness. Played most of his college snaps at LG. Gave Kinlaw all he could handle. I see him as the apprentice center and starter in 2023.

Cam Jurgens 6'3" 303 lbs., Nebraska 33 3/8" arms, 10" hands, 4.92 forty, 25 bench. A little on the light side but has the frame density and punch to hold up against average initial power. Perfect fit as far as scheme. He'll need a year to get stronger, develop better hand technique, pass sets, etc., and maybe temper some of the aggression that has drawn penalties. 

Luke Fortner 6'4" 307 lbs., Kentucky 33 1/8" arms, 10" hands, 5.21 forty. Not a great athlete. High character team captain. Plays a little high at times. Versatile with experience at RG/C which adds to his value. Seems smart but the Georgia front confused him with some delays and b gap attacks that led to open lanes to the quarterback. 

Dylan Parham 6'3" 311 lbs., Memphis 33 1/8" arms, 10 1/4" hands, 4.93 forty. Another capable athlete but far from great. Works his angles to wall off defenders with some instinctual awareness. Has experience at both guards spots. Has excellent ankle flexion which leads me to believe he'll have success at any of the interior spots. 

Zach Tom 6'4" 304 lbs., Wake Forest 33 1/4" arms, 10 3/8" hands, 4.94 forty. Durable, smart center prospect with LT background. Good technique that knows how to take advantage of timing and angles. Could play with better discipline as he drew several penalties in 2021. In this scheme his range would probably be unmatched with his quick feet, hinge and pivot. 

Dohnovan West 6'3" 296 lbs., Arizona St. 33" arms, 9 1/2" hands, 5.27 forty. Might just be a center but has logged 4 games at both guard spots in 2020. Very good athlete that needs a year of strength and conditioning at the NFL level, along with getting more consistent in technique, pad level, play recognition and being assignment sound.