The 49ers added a late-round offensive tackle with their 187th overall pick where they selected Fordham offensive tackle Nick Zakelj (zah-KELL). San Francisco acquired the 2022 sixth-round selection last year when they dealt LB Jonas Griffith to Denver.
Zakelj brings a ton of experience at left tackle where he was a five-year starter in college. At 6-6, 316 pounds he has the size to stick in the NFL. He’s also a very good athlete and it wouldn’t be a surprise if the 49ers tried moving him inside.
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. pointed to pad level as a problem with Zakelj, but that’s something an NFL coaching staff can correct.
