San Francisco gets offensive line help that it needs with the top selection of Alabama’s Booker. Booker’s presence should help keep 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy clean as he only surrendered one sack in his three years with the Crimson Tide.

At 6-foot-3 and 315 pounds, Norman-Lott lives up to his name — he’s a gap-filler with a great burst off the line. He’ll penetrate into the backfield plenty, but his real gift is holding ground against forward-pushing offensive linemen. He’s exactly what the Niners have been missing for the last five years.

Here is our sixth NFC North mock draft of the 2025 NFL Draft cycle, enjoy. Jan 1, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; A Minnesota Vikings helmet sits on the field during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 23, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) tries to come up with the catch against Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Benjamin Morrison (20) but draws a penalty during the second quarter of their game at Notre Dame Stadium.

Rather than going with a flashy pick in Round 1, the Rams play it safe and take a player who could be their future left tackle

Early analysis of the 2025 NFL draft class indicates this year’s group of defensive linemen will be a good one. That’s a plus for the San Francisco 49ers given their need for cheap, quality talent in that position group.

The first Senior Bowl practice is in the books, with NFL hopefuls taking the field Tuesday in Mobile, Alabama, to showcase their skills before a watchful contingent of NFL decision-makers.