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49ers select Enrique Cruz Jr, OL, Kansas at no. 179

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Apr 26, 2026 at 7:34 AM
  • xcfan
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Cruz has same problem as patriot Jared wilson.
Linear speed hips lack flexibility and don't have good anchor power.
Only amateur scouts judge o-linemen with linebacker or running back standards.
You don't want a guy who runs 4.8 and leaps like a 240lb guy
You want a guy with an ass like an ox.

The big tell that 49er scouts are unwise is when they describe cruz in athletic terms exactly like skill position players. They are not top-notch.
It's sad, but our scouting room are inferior to most others
Apr 26, 2026 at 8:43 PM
  • Giedi
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Interesting Quote from a reddit poster. Basically comparing Trent Williams Athleticism and Enrique Cruz Jr. If these numbers are true, then from a purely athletic point of view, Trent and Enrique are very similar. WOW!

So I decided to look up his combine results vs Trent Williams' combine results. And it is uncanny how similar they are. First number is Trent , second number is Enrique.

Height: 6'4"5/8 vs 6'5"1/2
Weight: 315 vs 313
Arms: 34 1/4" vs 33 3/4"
Hands: 9 3/4" vs 10 1/4"
40 yard: 4.88 vs 4.94
10 yard split: 1.72 vs 1.74
Vertical jump: 34.5 vs 35'
Broad jump: 9'5" vs 9'8"

https://www.reddit.com/r/49ers/comments/1swjmi1/enrique_cruz_combine_results_vs_trent_williams/
Apr 26, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Originally posted by Giedi:
Interesting Quote from a reddit poster. Basically comparing Trent Williams Athleticism and Enrique Cruz Jr. If these numbers are true, then from a purely athletic point of view, Trent and Enrique are very similar. WOW!

So I decided to look up his combine results vs Trent Williams' combine results. And it is uncanny how similar they are. First number is Trent , second number is Enrique.

Height: 6'4"5/8 vs 6'5"1/2
Weight: 315 vs 313
Arms: 34 1/4" vs 33 3/4"
Hands: 9 3/4" vs 10 1/4"
40 yard: 4.88 vs 4.94
10 yard split: 1.72 vs 1.74
Vertical jump: 34.5 vs 35'
Broad jump: 9'5" vs 9'8"

https://www.reddit.com/r/49ers/comments/1swjmi1/enrique_cruz_combine_results_vs_trent_williams/

Are you saying we got the next Trent Williams?
Apr 26, 2026 at 9:04 PM
  • Giedi
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Originally posted by glorydayz:
Originally posted by Giedi:
Interesting Quote from a reddit poster. Basically comparing Trent Williams Athleticism and Enrique Cruz Jr. If these numbers are true, then from a purely athletic point of view, Trent and Enrique are very similar. WOW!

So I decided to look up his combine results vs Trent Williams' combine results. And it is uncanny how similar they are. First number is Trent , second number is Enrique.

Height: 6'4"5/8 vs 6'5"1/2
Weight: 315 vs 313
Arms: 34 1/4" vs 33 3/4"
Hands: 9 3/4" vs 10 1/4"
40 yard: 4.88 vs 4.94
10 yard split: 1.72 vs 1.74
Vertical jump: 34.5 vs 35'
Broad jump: 9'5" vs 9'8"

https://www.reddit.com/r/49ers/comments/1swjmi1/enrique_cruz_combine_results_vs_trent_williams/

Are you saying we got the next Trent Williams?

I'd say it's less than 1% of 1% that Enrique will turn into a Hall of Fame player. But I can dream can't I.

Having said that, ***IF*** Enrique becomes a good starting OT, his athletic upside could be as high as Trent. Will it happen? Not likely. Do I wish it to happen? Hell yeah!
Apr 26, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Originally posted by Giedi:
Interesting Quote from a reddit poster. Basically comparing Trent Williams Athleticism and Enrique Cruz Jr. If these numbers are true, then from a purely athletic point of view, Trent and Enrique are very similar. WOW!

So I decided to look up his combine results vs Trent Williams' combine results. And it is uncanny how similar they are. First number is Trent , second number is Enrique.

Height: 6'4"5/8 vs 6'5"1/2
Weight: 315 vs 313
Arms: 34 1/4" vs 33 3/4"
Hands: 9 3/4" vs 10 1/4"
40 yard: 4.88 vs 4.94
10 yard split: 1.72 vs 1.74
Vertical jump: 34.5 vs 35'
Broad jump: 9'5" vs 9'8"

https://www.reddit.com/r/49ers/comments/1swjmi1/enrique_cruz_combine_results_vs_trent_williams/

Similarities is what got me as excited as I got, cause there is that dream--what if?
Apr 26, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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Originally posted by Montana:
Originally posted by Giedi:
Interesting Quote from a reddit poster. Basically comparing Trent Williams Athleticism and Enrique Cruz Jr. If these numbers are true, then from a purely athletic point of view, Trent and Enrique are very similar. WOW!

So I decided to look up his combine results vs Trent Williams' combine results. And it is uncanny how similar they are. First number is Trent , second number is Enrique.

Height: 6'4"5/8 vs 6'5"1/2
Weight: 315 vs 313
Arms: 34 1/4" vs 33 3/4"
Hands: 9 3/4" vs 10 1/4"
40 yard: 4.88 vs 4.94
10 yard split: 1.72 vs 1.74
Vertical jump: 34.5 vs 35'
Broad jump: 9'5" vs 9'8"

https://www.reddit.com/r/49ers/comments/1swjmi1/enrique_cruz_combine_results_vs_trent_williams/

Similarities is what got me as excited as I got, cause there is that dream--what if?

Agree, if Foerster can turn lemons into lemonade - Brendel, McKivitz, Brunskill, Tom Compton, Feliciano, Bartch. None of these players really were starter level players until Foerster got a hold of them. Who knows what Foerster can do with a very athletically talented guy like Enrique. It's a non-zero possibility!
Apr 27, 2026 at 12:03 AM
I thought him reaching that top speed was a typo. That is absolutely amazing. This guy has got to be the most athletic offensive lineman in the history of the NFL.
Apr 27, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Originally posted by Giedi:
Originally posted by glorydayz:
Originally posted by Giedi:
Interesting Quote from a reddit poster. Basically comparing Trent Williams Athleticism and Enrique Cruz Jr. If these numbers are true, then from a purely athletic point of view, Trent and Enrique are very similar. WOW!

So I decided to look up his combine results vs Trent Williams' combine results. And it is uncanny how similar they are. First number is Trent , second number is Enrique.

Height: 6'4"5/8 vs 6'5"1/2
Weight: 315 vs 313
Arms: 34 1/4" vs 33 3/4"
Hands: 9 3/4" vs 10 1/4"
40 yard: 4.88 vs 4.94
10 yard split: 1.72 vs 1.74
Vertical jump: 34.5 vs 35'
Broad jump: 9'5" vs 9'8"

https://www.reddit.com/r/49ers/comments/1swjmi1/enrique_cruz_combine_results_vs_trent_williams/

Are you saying we got the next Trent Williams?

I'd say it's less than 1% of 1% that Enrique will turn into a Hall of Fame player. But I can dream can't I.

Having said that, ***IF*** Enrique becomes a good starting OT, his athletic upside could be as high as Trent. Will it happen? Not likely. Do I wish it to happen? Hell yeah!

We will see, I say practice squad year 1 out of the league in 3 years. LOL

Nah, hopefully this kid can play.
Apr 27, 2026 at 8:52 AM
So you're saying we got the next Anthony Muñoz?
Apr 27, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Originally posted by glorydayz:
Originally posted by Giedi:
Interesting Quote from a reddit poster. Basically comparing Trent Williams Athleticism and Enrique Cruz Jr. If these numbers are true, then from a purely athletic point of view, Trent and Enrique are very similar. WOW!

So I decided to look up his combine results vs Trent Williams' combine results. And it is uncanny how similar they are. First number is Trent , second number is Enrique.

Height: 6'4"5/8 vs 6'5"1/2
Weight: 315 vs 313
Arms: 34 1/4" vs 33 3/4"
Hands: 9 3/4" vs 10 1/4"
40 yard: 4.88 vs 4.94
10 yard split: 1.72 vs 1.74
Vertical jump: 34.5 vs 35'
Broad jump: 9'5" vs 9'8"

https://www.reddit.com/r/49ers/comments/1swjmi1/enrique_cruz_combine_results_vs_trent_williams/

Are you saying we got the next Trent Williams?

Yes, that was his Comp. 100%
Apr 27, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Cosell studied his tape extensively and really likes him. Thinks he can play T.
Apr 27, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Originally posted by ChuckLeavy32:
Originally posted by glorydayz:
Originally posted by Giedi:
Interesting Quote from a reddit poster. Basically comparing Trent Williams Athleticism and Enrique Cruz Jr. If these numbers are true, then from a purely athletic point of view, Trent and Enrique are very similar. WOW!

So I decided to look up his combine results vs Trent Williams' combine results. And it is uncanny how similar they are. First number is Trent , second number is Enrique.

Height: 6'4"5/8 vs 6'5"1/2
Weight: 315 vs 313
Arms: 34 1/4" vs 33 3/4"
Hands: 9 3/4" vs 10 1/4"
40 yard: 4.88 vs 4.94
10 yard split: 1.72 vs 1.74
Vertical jump: 34.5 vs 35'
Broad jump: 9'5" vs 9'8"

https://www.reddit.com/r/49ers/comments/1swjmi1/enrique_cruz_combine_results_vs_trent_williams/

Are you saying we got the next Trent Williams?

Yes, that was his Comp. 100%
I always thought Trent was 6'6''
Apr 28, 2026 at 11:33 AM
  • Giedi
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Originally posted by Niner75:
So you're saying we got the next Anthony Muñoz?

Why not. here's a quote for Enrique.

Which NFL tackles have you watched the most film of and model your game off of?

"Oh, I definitely watched a lot of [T] Trent Williams, but another guy I model my game off of and watch a lot of is [Tampa Bay Buccaneers T] Tristan Wirfs. I was there at the Iowa Junior Day when he got drafted. Ever since then, he's been a really good tackle, and he's a guy that I like to watch a lot and idolize."

How much do you know about Trent Williams and his play at Tackle?

"Oh, he's one of the best tackles ever. He is one of the greatest ever. I'm just so excited to meet him and be able to learn a lot from him."
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