49ers select Spencer Burford-OT/OG-UTSA, 4th Round 2022 Draft

Apr 30, 2022 at 10:30 AM

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I could watch UTSA LT Spencer Buford run-block all day long. He's constantly trapping or going to 2nd level to knock out LBs. Here he goes 20 yards downfield and plants his guy. Solid in pass pro, as well, nice lateral movement. Could play OG or OT. #SnapScout22 pic.twitter.com/X92yGFB4ey
— Chad Reuter (@chad_reuter) August 21, 2021

UTSA RB Sincere McCormick time!

LT Spencer Burford is an interesting player too. 1st 4-star recruit ever brought in, 3yr starter at LG/LT. Turns 21 years old next month. pic.twitter.com/p224xBcRdn
— Ben Fennell (@BenFennell_NFL) July 1, 2021

Spencer Burford was a four-star recruit out of San Antonio's Wagner High School before becoming an all-league brawler on the offensive line for the Roadrunners.

🔗 https://t.co/hhTIfyTsgh #BirdsUp 🤙 #210TriangleOfToughness pic.twitter.com/soDyzAcGKJ
— UTSA Football 🏈 (@UTSAFTBL) March 24, 2022

Apr 30, 2022 at 10:31 AM

NinerBuff
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Good swing player. Immediate competition with Moore and McKivitz.

Apr 30, 2022 at 10:32 AM

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Overview

Long-armed guard/tackle prospect who is fueled by energy and athletic ability. Burford has the foot quickness and agility teams are looking for as a move blocker but his play can be rushed and unfocused, which can turn a win into a loss on any given rep. He needs to add muscle mass and drop the pad level, but has enough bend in his lower half to become a more consistent drive blocker with technique work. He can do a better job of uncorking a stiffer punch into rushers but he gets the most out of his length in pass protection and has the recovery athleticism to make up for missteps. Burford's physical traits and positional flexibility give him a head start in chasing a roster spot.

Apr 30, 2022 at 10:32 AM

StOnEy333
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He's played every position on the O-Line except Center. Great versatility. 43 game starter at UTSA. Good fit.

Apr 30, 2022 at 10:32 AM

Hoovtrain
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Seems to have the traits they look for in an OL

Apr 30, 2022 at 10:32 AM

1251alex
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Future All-Pro.

Apr 30, 2022 at 10:32 AM

socal9er42
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Lots of versatility.

Know next to nothing about him. Hope he works out. Thought Kinnard would have been better, but……

Welcome to the 49ers!

Apr 30, 2022 at 10:33 AM

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Another quick, one film assessment

This is Spencer Burford (LT 74)

I like him a lot pic.twitter.com/npR1tddDEX
— Draft Guy Jared (@DraftGuyJared) April 13, 2022

He's got some technical things to clean up, this film is older (2020) so they could be cleaned up already and I'm just outdated

His feet and base can narrow, he leans with his 2 hand punches and his hand placement isn't great

But he's a people mover and glass eater pic.twitter.com/VvJTzJCNoa
— Draft Guy Jared (@DraftGuyJared) April 13, 2022

Apr 30, 2022 at 10:33 AM

lamontb
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Nice pick up. Maybe needs to add another 10lbs. The guy can move and get to the second level. Looks like a perfect fit at guard

Apr 30, 2022 at 10:34 AM

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Brucey72
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Cant complain about adding some oline help

Apr 30, 2022 at 10:35 AM

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tankle104
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he moves very well for a big guy - fits our running scheme perfectly from that standpoint. This will be an interesting training camp at the G.

i like our draft so far

Apr 30, 2022 at 10:35 AM

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