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Mel Kiper Links Clemson OT Blake Miller to 49ers as Trent Williams’ Future Stays Unclear

Analysts increasingly pair San Francisco with first‑round tackles such as Kadyn Proctor or Monroe Freeling to groom behind Trent Williams.

Overview

  • ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. now projects Clemson tackle Blake Miller to the 49ers at No. 27, viewing him as a right‑side upgrade who could transition if left tackle becomes vacant.
  • Trent Williams enters the final year of his deal at age 38 with no new agreement reported, keeping long‑term left tackle planning at the forefront.
  • Multiple recent mocks also link Alabama’s Kadyn Proctor to San Francisco, citing elite 2025 PFF grades and standout combine testing for a 6‑foot‑7, 360‑plus‑pound prospect.
  • Scouting reports on Proctor flag inconsistencies in technique, lateral mobility and pad level, with some evaluators proposing an initial move to guard if Williams remains.
  • Another mock projects Georgia’s Monroe Freeling, a left‑tackle prospect with strong 2025 pass‑blocking grades and athletic testing, as a potential successor.