The 49ers may draft Alabama tackle Kadyn Proctor No. 27 to groom as Trent Williams' successor.

In ESPN’s latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft, the San Francisco 49ers are projected to select Alabama offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor with the No. 27 overall pick, targeting him as a long-term successor to 38-year-old Trent Williams. Standing 6-foot-7 and weighing 366 pounds, Proctor has 40 career starts at left tackle and shows high-upside potential with elite strength and pass protection ability, though his film is inconsistent. The 49ers may use him initially at guard or as a swing tackle, with a possible transition to starting left tackle by 2027. The pick emphasizes the team’s focus on building through the trenches, despite bypassing immediate needs at wide receiver and pass-rusher.