49ers find Trent Williams replacement in NFL.com 2026 mock draft
“Freeling (6-7, 315) earned an 85.7 pass-blocking grade from PFF in 2025, allowing just three sacks and nine pressures across 469 pass-blocking snaps. He played more than 82 percent of his collegiate snaps at left tackle, making him a natural fit behind Williams.
Filice also highlighted the Georgia product’s physical traits.
“Extremely long and athletic, Freeling boasts rare traits that could shoot him up the draft board in the coming months,” Filice added. “But he made just 16 starts at Georgia and would benefit from filling out his frame before taking on the edge monsters in the NFL.””
49ers trade proposals: Two Mac Jones deals, Brandon Aiyuk’s value
“Jones is worth more to another team than he is to the Niners at this point,” Ballentine wrote. “His 5-3 run as the starter during Brock Purdy’s absence showed that he could be the next reclamation project that becomes a legitimate NFL starter.
“Meanwhile, Nick Herbig had a breakout campaign himself for the Steelers. He led the league in pass rush win rate and tallied 7.5 sacks. Pittsburgh is going to have a tough decision to make with a ton of money already invested in T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith.”