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Now, the 49ers run defense should be a strength. They just need a linebacker to replace Dre Greenlaw. Look for them to take that player in Round 3. Grade: A. Read more. feed.

The 49ers’ run defense was abysmal and with Robert Saleh returning became the focus of their 2025 draft. C.J. West, Alfred Collins, and Mykel Williams will anchor the defensive line for years to ...

ESPN recently polled a group of NFL execs, scouts and coaches, and they believe San Francisco 49ers EDGE Nick Bosa is one of ...

The franchise is counting on Robert Saleh and Kris Kocurek to coach up an overhauled unit and turn the defensive front into a ...

They have the 49ers using their 11th pick on Oregon's defensive tackle Derrick Harmon. He is a destructive player and one of the two defensive tackles I believe the 49ers should target.

But the 49ers have made the switch to a 3-4 defense — an aggressive, attacking scheme ... size and strength will come in to play as they fulfill their chief responsibilities of pressuring ...

The 49ers ended up taking defensive players with their first five picks, the first time the franchise has done so since 1981. Three of those picks — Ronnie Lott, Eric Wright and Carlton ...

San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams garnered high praise from an anonymous offensive coach who was evaluating the best at the position.

The 49ers have won five Super Bowls and have a proud, rich history of success since kicking off their time in the NFL.