49ers host top OT prospect Max Iheanachor ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

Arizona State standout visited team's facility as they evaluate potential Trent Williams successor

Apr. 18, 2026 at 12:09am

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A fractured, geometric painting depicting the blocking technique of a football offensive lineman, with sharp planes of scarlet red and gold colors representing the 49ers' team colors.The 49ers' search for a long-term successor to veteran left tackle Trent Williams leads them to evaluate top prospect Max Iheanachor through a cubist lens.East Los Angeles Today

The San Francisco 49ers recently hosted Max Iheanachor, one of the top offensive tackle prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, for a pre-draft visit as the team finalizes its evaluations ahead of next week's event. Analysts widely project Iheanachor as a late first-round pick, placing him squarely in range for San Francisco at No. 27 overall.

Why it matters

The 49ers are expected to explore long-term offensive tackle options, particularly with All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams turning 38 in July. Iheanachor could be a potential successor to Williams, who has been a cornerstone of the 49ers' offensive line.

The details

Iheanachor (6-6, 321) began his college career at East Los Angeles College before transferring to Arizona State, where he played three seasons. In 2025, Iheanachor started 12 games and did not allow a sack across 484 pass-blocking snaps, per Pro Football Focus. He surrendered just three quarterback hits and 11 hurries for a total of 14 pressures, earning second-team All-Big 12 honors.

  • The 49ers hosted Iheanachor for a pre-draft visit in April 2026.

The players

Max Iheanachor

A top offensive tackle prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft who played three seasons at Arizona State after transferring from East Los Angeles College.

Trent Williams

The 49ers' All-Pro left tackle who is turning 38 in July, making the team explore long-term options at the position.

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What’s next

The 49ers will continue to evaluate Iheanachor and other offensive tackle prospects ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, which is set to take place next week.

The takeaway

The 49ers' pre-draft visit with Iheanachor suggests they are actively searching for a potential long-term successor to veteran left tackle Trent Williams, who is nearing the end of his career. Iheanachor's impressive college production makes him an intriguing option for the 49ers to consider with their first-round pick.