According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 in Houston, the San Francisco 49ers are among the teams that have expressed interest in Texas Southern defensive lineman Demontario Anderson.
Anderson (6-3, 238), who started his collegiate career as a linebacker, recorded 7.5 sacks to go along with his 99 tackles, four passes defensed, and fumble recovery in five seasons at Texas Southern, per the school's athletics site. He racked up career-highs in sacks (5) and tackles (42) through eight games in 2022.
Texas Southern edge Demontario Anderson (6-3, 238) @Deanderson25 @justinallen_13 has drawn interest from #Raiders and #49ers. Anderson had career-high five sacks last season, finishing with 7 1/2 career sacks, 11 tackles for losses @KPRC2
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) April 26, 2023
The 2023 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday. The 49ers aren't currently slated to make a selection until late on Friday night. Their first pick comes at the end of the third round, at No. 99 overall.