Summary
The San Francisco 49ers are planning to find a new offensive tackle as current tackle Trent Williams approaches the end of his career. ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. suggests the 49ers might pick Kadyn Proctor from Alabama in the 2026 NFL draft as a potential replacement.
Key Facts
- Trent Williams is the current top left tackle for the San Francisco 49ers and is nearing 40 years old.
- Williams might retire after the 2026 season.
- The 49ers are considering Kadyn Proctor, a 6-foot-7, 366-pound offensive tackle from Alabama, as a possible successor.
- Proctor has shown mixed performance levels but is seen to have potential for development.
- Proctor played 963 snaps last season at left tackle for Alabama, allowing only two sacks.
- He earned consensus All-America honors and first-team All-SEC selection.
- It is planned that Proctor could learn from Williams for a year before transitioning to a starting role.
