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49ers 2019 NFL Draft needs: 5 offensive lineman who impressed at scouting combine

By Peter Panacy

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 02: Arizona State offensive lineman Sam Jones (L) battles against Michigan State offensive lineman Brian Allen during the 2018 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 2, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 02: Arizona State offensive lineman Sam Jones (L) battles against Michigan State offensive lineman Brian Allen during the 2018 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 2, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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CHESTNUT HILL, MA – OCTOBER 13: Chris Lindstrom #75 of the Boston College Eagles leads the Boston College Eagles out of the tunnel before the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Alumni Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – OCTOBER 13: Chris Lindstrom #75 of the Boston College Eagles leads the Boston College Eagles out of the tunnel before the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Alumni Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images) /

One player the 49ers could easily target on day two is Boston College offensive guard Chris Lindstrom, who was awfully impressive during the 2019 Senior Bowl.

Lindstrom won’t be a late-round slipper, and his NFL Scouting Combine efforts all but ensured his draft stock is going to be on the rise. He ran a sub-5.0 40-yard time (4.91), had a solid 25 reps on the bench press and was in the upper echelon in the vertical jump (30.5 inches).

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Here’s the connection, too. NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein compared Linstrom to Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Joel Bitonio, who worked under Kyle Shanahan when he was the Browns’ offensive coordinator back in 2014. So, it’s not too hard to draw the conclusion Lindstrom would have similar traits to the overall scheme fit.

Plus, Lindstrom’s athleticism and movement skills are exceptional, which would make him an ideal zone-blocking lineman. While versatile enough to be used at tackle, he’s likely projected to be a guard at the pro level.

That’s fine. Guards are what the 49ers need, currently.