🏈 2026 NFL ENTRY DRAFT 🏈-Do not tip picks!

Still mad about the RB pick but other than that Im choosing optimism. I dont think this is a super bowl team which just might make the season more enjoyable with less expectations. Would love to see them sign Joey Bosa and a FS or free agent center/guard. Thats probably the most we can reasonably ask for.

Originally posted by Kolohe:
Did Enrique Iglesias play on the same O-line as Dominic Puni?

Originally posted by NYniner85:
Ohhh another sleeper!

With the No. 179 pick #49ers select Kansas OL Enrique Cruz Jr.

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Lance Zierlein on a OL podcast talked about him having a real chance to be a quality starter. His OL sleeper of the draft for him

Great info NY, danke! I love it when the draft nerds like the 49er picks❗?👍

I am excited now, like, like, like. Love the tape I see from this guy.

Not sure if he projects as a tackle or guard.

49ers selected Kansas OT Enrique Cruz Jr. with the No. 179 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Cruz Jr. (6'5/313) possesses rare athleticism, posting a near-perfect 9.99 RAS backed by a blazing 4.94 40 (98th percentile) and an explosive 35" vertical (99th percentile). Cruz logged over 1,800 career snaps with experience at both tackle and guard, turning in an adequate 2025 campaign with a 70.3 overall grade and 67.3 pass-block grade, allowing two sacks and 16 pressures on 354 pass-blocking snaps. He flashes heavy hands and upper-body power, capable of jolting defenders off-balance when he lands cleanly while using his length to control rushers once engaged. Despite the elite testing profile, Cruz's functional athleticism is more linear than twitchy, as tight hips and average redirection ability show up against inside counters and movement-heavy fronts. With size, length and rare athletic upside, Cruz profiles as a 'tweener outside/interior lineman with traits worth betting on in a zone-based system, though refinement is needed for him to stick long-term.

Originally posted by braap49er:
The browns really drafted another QB? 3 QB's in 2 years. Lol

They draft QB's the way we draft DL LOL

Originally posted by Giedi:
The Brock Purdy of the OLine squad❗?👍

Get out of my head.

I'm guessing the grade the draft threads gonna have a lot of Fs and D-

Originally posted by braap49er:
The browns really drafted another QB? 3 QB's in 2 years. Lol

Yet I can't stand the Sanders cult following thinking he's the great hope, I'll be willing to bet Cleveland will be in the hunt early on next years qb class

Originally posted by frankieuc68:
OG: Billy Schrauth, Micah Morris
OT: Alex Harkey, Ernie Cruz Jr
S: Kilgore

Got one. I like his size and athleticism. Nice developmental for Foerster. Swing tackle and future starter? Nice!

Cruz Jr. seems like an interesting pick

Originally posted by ChaunceyGardner:
49ers selected Kansas OT Enrique Cruz Jr. with the No. 179 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Cruz Jr. (6'5/313) possesses rare athleticism, posting a near-perfect 9.99 RAS backed by a blazing 4.94 40 (98th percentile) and an explosive 35" vertical (99th percentile). Cruz logged over 1,800 career snaps with experience at both tackle and guard, turning in an adequate 2025 campaign with a 70.3 overall grade and 67.3 pass-block grade, allowing two sacks and 16 pressures on 354 pass-blocking snaps. He flashes heavy hands and upper-body power, capable of jolting defenders off-balance when he lands cleanly while using his length to control rushers once engaged. Despite the elite testing profile, Cruz's functional athleticism is more linear than twitchy, as tight hips and average redirection ability show up against inside counters and movement-heavy fronts. With size, length and rare athletic upside, Cruz profiles as a 'tweener outside/interior lineman with traits worth betting on in a zone-based system, though refinement is needed for him to stick long-term.

I thought Landon Robinson would go early three. Damn was wrong.

Looks like instead of investing early in guys who could hold up to Seattle's pass rush he is content with finding later round guys he hopes can move them sideways.