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

Comparing this guy to Trent Williams is quite a stretch.

I had a similar build to Tom Brady coming out of school but that's also where the similarities ended.

Originally posted by genus49:

Originally posted by Giedi:
Anybody have any info on how Enrique looked in OTA's?

I don't know if we can really get much info for OL play without pads. I didn't hear his name mentioned good or bad.

Gold point! And I guess, no news is good news. (I.e. he didn't tear his peck muscles last month)

Originally posted by TrojanPV:
Comparing this guy to Trent Williams is quite a stretch.

I had a similar build to Tom Brady coming out of school but that's also where the similarities ended.

*Potential* He can potentially be a good OLineman. I.e. you put in the same work that Tom did, you'd probably be a better QB than you were before you started putting in the work. Assuming you had the same mental makeup (accuracy, processing speed, competitiveness, etc..) like Tom.

If Colton can make it in this system, why not Enrique?

Run fast; jump high, has nothing to do with on-field athleticism for an o-lineman.
All it means is 300 lb cruz wins the 100m in the heavyweight olympics.
It's all about the players feet, his non-linear movement, and the speed his brain reacts to circumstances and places his body in a position of power.
Cruz is not an elite talent; he's an elite sprinter.
His film shows a player who MIGHT develop to NFL level. So, he was drafted in a very generous spot; about as early as his play justified.

Hope he turns into a S-Tier player for us.

Originally posted by DRCHOWDER:

[tweet https://x.com/Coach_Yac/status/2071038344876654676]

Hope he turns into a S-Tier player for us.

Dang, still looks like he's got OG feet. If he ever figures out how to kick out further so he can handle speed rushers, you could have something pretty good at OT.

Originally posted by DRCHOWDER:

49ers rookie OL Enrique Cruz Jr. getting in good work as he gears up for training camp

🎥: @Velocity_FB pic.twitter.com/JlKBDBgXfQ

— Coach Yac 🗣 (@Coach_Yac) June 28, 2026

Hope he turns into a S-Tier player for us.

Me taking any football content that doesn't involve Aiyuk.

Originally posted by Giedi:

Originally posted by TrojanPV:
Comparing this guy to Trent Williams is quite a stretch.

I had a similar build to Tom Brady coming out of school but that's also where the similarities ended.

*Potential* He can potentially be a good OLineman. I.e. you put in the same work that Tom did, you'd probably be a better QB than you were before you started putting in the work. Assuming you had the same mental makeup (accuracy, processing speed, competitiveness, etc..) like Tom.

If Colton can make it in this system, why not Enrique?

Backup guard

Originally posted by genus49:

Originally posted by DRCHOWDER:

49ers rookie OL Enrique Cruz Jr. getting in good work as he gears up for training camp

🎥: @Velocity_FB pic.twitter.com/JlKBDBgXfQ

— Coach Yac 🗣 (@Coach_Yac) June 28, 2026

Hope he turns into a S-Tier player for us.

Me taking any football content that doesn't involve Aiyuk.

I can't stop hearing the guy in the background saying "that f'ing sucked!" lol