At 6-foot-3 and 315 pounds, Norman-Lott lives up to his name — he’s a gap-filler with a great burst off the line. He’ll penetrate into the backfield plenty, but his real gift is holding ground against forward-pushing offensive linemen. He’s exactly what the Niners have been missing for the last five years.

There are obvious needs for the San Francisco 49ers on the defensive line that will need to be addressed via free agency and the NFL draft this offseason. However, that's not the only way they can see an improvement from that group.

In Round 1, the 49ers select LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell, who might be the best OT in the class. A glut of talent at other positions allows Campbell to slide all the way to them at the No. 11 overall pick.

Early mock drafts have penned different defensive linemen, offensive linemen and defensive backs to the San Francisco 49ers in the first round. While it's easy to see the holes on the 49ers roster on

After a disappointing 2024 campaign, the 49ers enter the offseason hopeful for redemption and have an opportunity to land an immediate difference maker at No. 11 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. San Francisco could address the offensive line with its first-round pick,

Early analysis of the 2025 NFL draft class indicates this year’s group of defensive linemen will be a good one. That’s a plus for the San Francisco 49ers given their need for cheap, quality talent in that position group.