Friday, March 20, 2026

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The 49ers are opting NOT to exercise the $10 million option bonus in Trent Williams’ contract, per Schefter. Williams’ salary cap number now will grow to close to $47 million, but the team is not overly concerned about it, and it still is planning to rework his contract before next month’s NFL Draft.

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  1. Updated cap room, $28.9M after the 49ers declined Trent Williams' option bonus, before knowing Kirk & Waitman's terms, still expect a deal to get done with TW.

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  2. Oh well, so much for the artificial deadline. Nothing to be any more concerned about today than yesterday, but sure wish they'd just get it sorted.

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  3. If the 49ers are intent on keeping Trent, why wait until April before the draft? Will some current players be cut to make more room to satisfy TWs asking price? Just show a good sign of faith by working out a mutual agreement by taking care of him a.s.a.p.

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    1. They're likely working on a new deal right now. As long as they're confident that he'll show up for training camp, there's no reason to not do a deal.

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    2. Hopefully they work out a deal but I think this means they draft a LT this year.

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    3. I only see one LT in this draft and that's Lomu.

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    4. Mel Kiper is sticking to his guns on the 49ers taking Lomu at 27. I would rate that at 30% potential pick on Lomu.
      70% going a different position.

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    5. I doubt Lomu makes it that far but if he did, he'd be the ideal candidate to play LG and LT in a couple years.

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  4. Just for fun, decided to do a draft where I only took guys I like more than where they are predicted to go in consensus.

    1. De'Angelo Ponds. Yeah, he's short. Yeah, he'll get beat in the NFL at times because of it. I don't care, he's an elite cover man and as feisty as it comes. Going to be a good one.

    2. Keylan Rutledge. Tough, physical mauler that can move. Type of interior OL that tends to be good.

    4a. De'Zhaun Stribling. Nice size, good speed and acceleration, nice release package. Been productive since his freshman year. Also an excellent blocker.

    4b. Eli Heidenreich. RB/WR that provides nice versatility and toughness, and someone that can replicate some of what CMC provides.

    4c. Mikail Kamara. Yeah, he's undersized and lacks length. But he's all effort all day, with nice hand usage and a good first step. Type of guy that's underappreciated for 10 years.

    4d. Devan Boykin. Ok, maybe I like Indiana players too much. But again, another guy that plays well above his tools. Instinctive NCB/S that knows where to be and makes stops.

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    1. Boykin is being rated too low by the draft gurus in my opinion.

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    2. Stribling enjoys blocking as much as Kittle.

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    3. I think all those guys are currently underrated.

      I really like Stribling. Surprised he doesn't get talked about more.

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  5. Clemson WR Antonio Williams: 9 REC TDs on 20+ Yard Throws Since 2024

    T-Most in College Football 🐅💨

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  6. My first mock. I am doing this one a little differently. In rounds 1 and 2 I am taking the highest overall rated player from WRs, OL, Edge and S.
    Trades Pick 133 to Wash for picks 147 and 187
    Round 1 Blake Miller OT Clem
    Round 2 Gemmie Bernard WR Bama
    Rounds 4-6 I added DT and TE to the targeted position
    Round 4 #127 Chris McClellan DT Mizz
    Round 4 #138 L.T. Overton DE Bama
    Round 4 #139 Zakee Wheatley S Penn St
    Round 5 #147 Joe Royer TE Cinn
    Round 6 #187 Vincent Anthony Jr. Edge Duke

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  7. San Diego State CB Chris Johnson was LOCKDOWN in 2025:

    🔒 16.1 passer rating allowed
    🔒 23.3% forced incompletion rate
    🔒 4 interceptions (2 TDs)
    🔒 9 pass breakups

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  8. 2026 NFL Draft WR PLAY STYLE comps:

    Carnell Tate = Devonta Smith and George Pickens had a baby
    KC Concepcion = Brandon Aiyuk
    Denzel Boston = Michael Thomas meets Tee Higgins
    Jordyn Tyson = CeeDee Lamb
    Makai Lemon = Olamide Zaccheus
    Elijah Sarratt = Puka Nacua
    Chris Bell = AJB
    Omar Cooper Jr. = DJ Moore
    Chris Brazzell = Christian Watson

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  9. Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M 🎩
    - listed at 6’5 315

    + high level short area quickness and foot speed for an interior lineman
    + gets underneath defenders and wins the leverage battle despite his height
    + balanced in pass protection, mirrors well once his hands are engaged
    + heavy and accurate hands at the point of attack
    + great puller and move blocker, reaches targets clearly in space
    + stays active throughout the play when unoccupied blocker, picks up work where he can

    - hands shoot late against technically refined interior rushers
    - below average arm length can cause him to lung and overextend
    - hips open early in pass protection, exposes his inside shoulder
    - pad level at first contact is inconsistent
    - can get walked back by power rushers attacking the middle of his frame
    - had 19 flags across 3 seasons of college football

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  10. It’s been 3 months 21 days since Jordyn Tyson last played a game.
    According to Dane Brugler, he won’t participate at his Pro Day.
    Also sounds like his hamstring may have flared up during his training.

    That is quite some time for a grade 2 strain to heal. I'd put him up there with one of the best chances of sliding possibly into the 20's.

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  11. Zion Young was timed on Friday during Mizzou's Pro Day with a 40 time in the range of 4.69-4.73. Mizzou EDGE Zion Young will participate in Missouri’s Pro Day and has met with nearly every NFL team, he told Preme Sports.

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  12. Four round 49ers mock draft via Chad Reuter:

    27: Utah OT Caleb Lomu
    58: Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price
    127: Mississippi State WR Brenen Thompson
    133: Alabama DE LT Overton
    138: Boston College OT Jude Bowry
    139: Duke CB Chandler Rivers

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  The 49ers  are opting NOT to exercise the $10 million option bonus in Trent Williams’ contract, per Schefter. Williams’ salary cap number ...