49ers pick Alfred Collins, laying out a clear NFL Draft strategy

This is a massive body. Collins is 6-foot-6 and 332 pounds. He has astounding arm length (35 inches) and a huge wingspan (85 inches, second among all 2025 DT prospects). Collins plugged both the A and B-gaps for a powerhouse Longhorns team and he’ll asked to be a similar force against the run for the 49ers.

Collins prides himself on positional versatility — “I can play any level on the defensive line at a high level,” he said — which is reminiscent of Williams, who played at three different spots up front for Georgia. It’s clear that the 49ers are focused on strength and length up front to satisfy the needs of their Wide-9 alignment, which leaves big gaps between defensive linemen.