A mock draft from Pro Football Network has the 49ers trying to find some defensive tackle help by going back to the well where they found Buckner and Armstead – the University of Oregon. With the 11th overall pick, PFN sends Oregon DT Derrick Harmon to the 49ers where he could step in as a starter on Day 1.

The San Francisco 49ers aimed to bolster their defensive front last offseason, but it fell short of expectations. The unit struggled with inconsistency, leaving room for improvement heading into 2025.

The focus for Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch this offseason is to identify the root causes of this year’s failures and fix them. For Shanahan, the top of his fix-it list is likely red zone touchdowns.