The San Francisco 49ers selected Iowa guard Connor Colby with the 249th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, viewing him as a strong fit for their blocking scheme due to his experience in a similar system at Iowa. Standing at 6-foot-5 and 310 pounds, Colby played right guard in his final two seasons and is expected to compete for the left guard position vacated by Aaron Banks. Although the 49ers had multiple chances to draft offensive linemen earlier in the draft, they ultimately focused on other needs before selecting Colby.
