With the Super Bowl concluded, attention now shifts towards the 2025 NFL Draft and the upcoming combine. Bleacher Report’s latest mock draft has the 49ers picking Ole Miss defensive tackle Walter Nolen at No. 11. Nolen, known for his athleticism and ability to pressure quarterbacks, could replace the departing Hargrave, bolstering San Francisco's defensive front alongside Nick Bosa. Nolen's impressive performance at Ole Miss, with 48 tackles and 6.5 sacks, suggests he could address the team's struggles in the interior defensive line.
"San Francisco likes athletic defensive tackles, who can put pressure on the quarterback, and the club is about to lose one in Hargrave," Holder said. "Nolen fits that description well."
"Nolen would provide an instant boost to a veteran-led interior defensive line that struggled last season. If Nolen is able to produce like he did in the SEC, he could provide some much-needed pressure alongside Nick Bosa on the defensive front."
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