49ers projected to land vital piece in way-too-early mock draft

The San Francisco 49ers widely are expected to be among the best teams in football once again in 2024.

San Francisco has been extremely active lately and retained superstars Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams. The 49ers made it all the way to the Super Bowl last season before falling against the Kansas City Chiefs.

The 49ers very well could make a deep run once again and therefore likely will have a pick toward the end of the 2025 National Football League Draft first round. Bleacher Report already has made a mock draft for the season and had San Francisco selecting at No. 31 and taking offensive tackle Wyatt Milum from West Virginia.

"The San Francisco 49ers are slowly getting their affairs in order," Bleacher Report said. "First, they signed wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk to a long-term contract extension. Then, All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams agreed to a reworked deal. Quarterback Brock Purdy is next in line since he'll enter the initial window to negotiate a contract extension this offseason.

"All of these signings tie into what the Niners do elsewhere, specifically the offensive line...'The 49ers could be looking to improve at left guard, right tackle or even add a long-term replacement for Williams next offseason,' Brandon Thorn said. 'West Virginia's Wyatt Milum isn't a lock to stick at tackle at the next level due to being untested and unpolished in pass protection inside West Virginia's run-heavy scheme. However, his play strength and run-blocking skills should have some appeal to the Kyle Shanahan-led 49ers.'"

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