49ers Select OL Enrique Cruz Jr. with the No. 179 Pick in the 2026 NFL Draft

The San Francisco 49ers have chosen offensive lineman Enrique Cruz Jr. from the University of Kansas with the 179th-overall choose in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Cruz Jr. performed 5 collegiate seasons throughout two applications (Syracuse and Kansas) and was a key contributor alongside the offensive line. He began 18 video games at Syracuse (15 at left sort out, three at proper sort out) over 4 seasons earlier than transferring to Kansas in 2025, the place he began all 12 video games at proper sort out and earned All-Big 12 Honorable Mention honors.

At the NFL Combine, Cruz Jr. showcased his “outstanding length”, standing at 6-foot-5 and 313 kilos. Scouts famous his explosive energy, managed footwork, and steadiness at the level of contact, alongside with the core energy to regulate towards the rush. Among offensive tackles at the Combine, Cruz Jr. ranked third in athleticism rating (91).