Overview

• The 49ers used early draft capital on Mykel Williams (first round), Alfred Collins (second round) and C.J. West (fourth round) to rebuild a front that struggled during last season’s 6-11 campaign.
• C.J. West has dominated one-on-one pass-rush drills, routinely overpowering offensive linemen and exceeding expectations for a fourth-round pick.
• Mykel Williams has demonstrated comfort attacking both inside and outside gaps, giving the defensive line added flexibility.
• Alfred Collins has rebounded from a spring calf injury to participate fully in padded practices and show marked improvement.
• Under defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and line coach Kris Kocurek, the rookies leverage veteran Nick Bosa’s guidance and peer collaboration to refine their pass-rush techniques.