The 49ers' cost-cutting measures targeted the team's Week 1 starting defensive tackles of last season.The 49ers released Javon Hargrave and Maliek Collins this month. The moves were made to avoid paying Hargrave his scheduled $19.9 million salary, while Collins was set to make $9.5 million in base pay.However, the 49ers have yet to add even one veteran defensive tackle to step into a starting role.Currently, Kevin Givens and Jordan Elliott are in line to be the starters. And the backup spots are as thin as the credit card the 49ers declined to swipe to sign free agents this spring.Therefore, the 49ers can be expected to tap into the deep class of defensive tackles in the 2025 NFL Draft to replenish their front seven.A year ago, the 49ers allowed 4.4 yards per rushing attempt (14th in the NFL) and tied for 30th with 24 rushing touchdowns allowed.They need to get stronger in the middle of their defensive line.Here are four defensive tackles for the 49ers to consider in the first round of the draft:Mason Graham, MichiganA consensus top-five draft pick when draft season began, Mason Graham might be somebody that teams will overthink.He does not look particularly impressive, but Graham...
Four defensive tackles 49ers could target in 2025 NFL Draft
Mar 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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