The San Francisco 49ers have addressed their defensive line's needs by drafting Texas defensive tackle Alfred Collins and Georgia defensive end Mykel Williams. Following the release of starters Javon Hargrave and Maliek Collins, defensive tackle emerged as the team's most pressing requirement. Collins, weighing 332 pounds, represents the franchise's heaviest defensive tackle drafted since 2017. His performance at Texas included 7.5 sacks and 142 tackles. The 49ers have faced challenges securing a stable defensive tackle pairing since trading Buckner in 2020, signifying a crucial focus on this position in the draft.
After five defensive tackles went in the first round, none were snatched in the second round until the Bills traded up to select T.J. Sanders at No. 41 overall, or two spots before the 49ers' pick.
The 49ers have struggled to lock in a formidable tandem at defensive tackle since Buckner was dealt to Indianapolis ahead of the 2020 draft.
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