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49ers Sign OG Robert Jones // Trent Williams Trade Mock Draft

Mar 24, 2026
Discussion centers on the 49ers signing veteran guard Robert Jones and whether he can win the left guard competition. A detailed two-round mock draft highlights offensive tackle targets like Max Ahanachor and a second-round wide receiver option, Chris Bell. Trade scenarios involving Trent Williams and roster-clearing strategies shape talk of how the team might balance veteran depth versus rookie swings.
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INSIGHT

Veteran Robert Jones Adds Experience To Left Guard Race

  • The 49ers signed veteran guard Robert Jones to create a competitive left guard battle in training camp.
  • Jones brings 30 career starts and familiarity with Mike McDaniel's scheme after four years with the Dolphins, despite missing last season with a neck injury.
ADVICE

Use Veteran Competition To Patch Guard Depth

  • Throwing veteran bodies at guard is a sensible short-term fix because guard is often easier to stabilize than other line positions.
  • Eric Crocker advises competing veterans (Jones, Brett Toth) can be enough if the Niners avoid drafting a guard.
INSIGHT

Jones Is Experienced But Not An Athletic Upside Play

  • Robert Jones' athletic testing and PFF grades are underwhelming, signaling he's more a veteran stopgap than a long-term athletic upgrade.
  • He tested poorly (8.16s 3-cone, 5.32 40) and was undrafted from Middle Tennessee, yet carved out a starting role in Miami.
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