The San Francisco 49ers have many draft picks available to build their team’s depth chart in this year’s NFL Draft. While much discussion surrounds their decision at pick No. 31, they have the opportunity to find a potential starter in the second and third rounds.
In previous drafts under the current management, the Niners have typically selected a defensive lineman. While an offensive tackle is a common prediction for the first round, a pick on the defensive side wouldn’t come as a surprise.
Pro Football Focus has identified a Day 2 prospect for the Niners in Dorlus, a defensive lineman from Oregon. Dorlus, a senior, stands out as someone who could excel in passing situations due to his quickness and burst, despite his smaller size for a defensive tackle. His athletic abilities, particularly his wingspan, could make him an attractive option for San Francisco’s defensive line coach Kris Kocurek.
It’s uncertain where Dorlus might be selected in the NFL Draft, as draft rankings vary from site to site. With the potential additions of Collins, Elliott, Gross-Matos, and a Day 3 pick, the 49ers could have a solid group of players to step in for Armstead and Kinlaw at defensive tackle.
