The 49ers' biggest roster hole to fill is defensive tackle.Two weeks before the 2025 NFL Draft, Michigan's Mason Graham is considered the top prospect among a large group of defensive tackles who figure to find their way onto professional rosters.Although commonly viewed as a top-10 draft prospect, it remains a remote possibility he still could be available when the 49ers go on the clock with the No. 11 overall pick.That scenario would seem to present the 49ers with a perfect setup to fill their most urgent need with the best player available."I feel like I've put in a lot of hard work," Graham said at the NFL Scouting Combine. "I've been coached really well. All throughout high school and college, put in the extra time, put in the extra work, try to perfect and do the best player I could for my teammates."Graham (6-foot-3 1/2, 296 pounds) was chosen as a first-team All-American after his final college season. He started 12 games and registered 45 tackles, seven tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks."I pride myself on playing the run and the pass because I feel like that's what a complete D-lineman does," Graham said. "But, obviously, rushing the passer, I feel like I'm really good at,...
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