The 49ers have been active so far in NFL free agency, as headlined by the additions of wide receivers Mike Evans and Christian Kirk and the return of beloved linebacker Dre Greenlaw.
San Francisco has addressed some of its positional needs entering the 2026 NFL offseason, but there still are other spots the team can improve, which likely will be a major focus during the upcoming draft.
In his latest mock draft, ESPN’s Mel Kiper has John Lynch and Co. bolstering their offensive line with the 49ers’ No. 27 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
27. Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
“You probably see an offensive tackle to San Francisco and think ‘Trent Williams heir apparent,’ but Miller actually played 97% of his college snaps on the right side,” Kiper writes.
“Perhaps he’d transition to left tackle if the Niners can’t figure out Williams’ contract situation, but I like Miller as an upgrade over Colton McKivitz on the right side regardless of what happens there. The 6-7, 317-pound Miller would bring consistency and reliability to this O-line.”
Miller was a reliable offensive lineman for Clemson, breaking the school’s record with 3,778 career offensive snaps from scrimmage over 54 career starts throughout his four seasons with the Tigers.
The Ohio native was a first-team All-ACC selection in 2024 and 2025 and has been praised for his constant availability and team-first mindset.
Despite signing offensive tackle Vederian Lowe in free agency, there still are questions regarding the 49ers’ left tackle position due to the uncertainty surrounding All-Pro Trent Williams.
If San Francisco moves on from Williams this offseason and drafts Miller with the No. 27 pick, the Clemson standout would be a top candidate to battle for the starting left tackle position once NFL training camp begins.