49ers: Far-too-soon mock 2021 NFL Draft for San Francisco

San Francisco 49ers: Far-too-soon mock 2021 NFL Draft

BERKELEY, CA - DECEMBER 01: Cornerback Paulson Adebo #11 of the Stanford Cardinal intercepts a pass intended for wide receiver Vic Wharton III #17 of the California Golden Bears during the fourth quarter at California Memorial Stadium on December 1, 2018 in Berkeley, California. The Stanford Cardinal defeated the California Golden Bears 23-13. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images) /

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Landon Dickerson #69 of the Alabama Crimson Tide (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

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The 49ers did make a move in the 2020 NFL Draft to reinforce the offensive line aside from Trent Williams, selecting former West Virginia offensive tackle Colton McKivitz.

McKivitz projects to be a better interior blocker at the next level, though, and he might be a season or two removed from being a proven starter. Likewise, Daniel Brunskill is a good candidate to secure a starting job at right guard, too, although it wouldn’t be a shocker to see San Francisco seek an upgrade.

Such an upgrade could also push out the veteran, Laken Tomlinson, who could be a $5 million cap casualty in 2021 with just $1.25 million in dead money.

In Round 4, the Niners may want to consider beefing up the interior of the O-line, particularly if they can target a player with plenty of upside despite some notable risks.

Alabama interior offensive lineman Landon Dickerson falls into this category. He arguably has second-round pedigree, although some collegiate injuries could force his stock value to fall a bit. The good news, though, is Dickerson is versatile and capable of playing all three interior spots, as well as doubling as a backup tackle.