Kurtenbach: A 7-round 49ers mock draft with two weeks to go

In his latest 7-round mock draft, ESPN's Nick Wagoner of the San Francisco Chronicle, known as Kurtenbach in his mock drafts, has the San Francisco 49ers focusing heavily on addressing their need at offensive tackle in the first three rounds. With just two weeks remaining until the NFL Draft, let's delve deeper into Kurtenbach's mock draft and explore some factual context surrounding the team's pursuit of offensive line reinforcements.

1. Round 1 (Pick 3): Ikem Ekwonu, North Carolina State

Kurtenbach has the 49ers selecting Ikem Ekwonu, a versatile offensive lineman from North Carolina State, with their first pick in the draft. Ekwonu is widely regarded as one of the top offensive line prospects in this year's class. He started at left guard in his freshman year before moving to right tackle in his final two seasons. His versatility, athleticism, and power make him an attractive option for the 49ers, who have been searching for a long-term solution at left tackle since Joe Staley's retirement in 2020.

2. Round 1 (Pick 29 - via Miami): Bernhard Raimann, Central Michigan

In this scenario, Kurtenbach has the 49ers trading up from their second-round pick (36th overall) to select Bernhard Raimann, an offensive tackle from Central Michigan. Raimann is a highly-regarded European prospect who started his college career as a tight end before transitioning to offensive line in his sophomore year. He has impressive size (6'6" and 305 lbs) and athleticism, which could make him an intriguing addition to the 49ers' offensive line.

3. Round 2 (Pick 36 - acquired from Miami): Zion Johnson, Boston College

If the 49ers don't trade up in the first round or opt for Raimann in the second round, they could still address their need at offensive line by selecting Zion Johnson from Boston College in the second round. Johnson is a versatile lineman who started at left guard in his final two seasons at Boston College but has experience playing center and right guard as well. His strong performance at the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine has solidified his status as a potential second-round pick.

4. Round 3 (Pick 66): Logan Bruss, Wisconsin

In the third round, Kurtenbach has the 49ers selecting Logan Bruss from Wisconsin. Bruss is a versatile offensive lineman who started at left guard in his final two seasons at Wisconsin but has experience playing center and right guard as well. His versatility and solid performance at the Senior Bowl could make him an attractive option for the 49ers as a depth piece or potential starter in the future.

5. Round 3 (Pick 102): Darian Kinnard, Florida

Another offensive lineman that Kurtenbach has the 49ers targeting in the third round is Darian Kinnard from Florida. Kinnard started at left guard in his final two seasons at Florida but has experience playing right guard as well. His versatility, combined with his strong performance at the NFL Combine, could make him an intriguing addition to the 49ers' offensive line depth chart.

6. Round 5 (Pick 156): Ja'Tyre Carter, Southern

In the fifth round, Kurtenbach has the 49ers selecting Ja'Tyre Carter from Southern University. Carter is an offensive guard who started all 13 games at left guard in his final season at Southern. His impressive senior season, where he was named a first-team All-SWAC selection, could make him an attractive option for the 49ers as a developmental prospect.

7. Round 6 (Pick 211): Marquis McClain, Mississippi State

In the seventh round, Kurtenbach has the 49ers selecting Marquis McClain from Mississippi State. McClain is an offensive tackle who started at right tackle in his final season at Mississippi State but has experience playing left tackle as well. His versatility and potential make him an intriguing addition to the 49ers' offensive line depth chart as a developmental prospect.

In summary, Kurtenbach's mock draft has the San Francisco 49ers addressing their need at offensive tackle in the first three rounds by selecting Ikem Ekwonu, Bernhard R