Collins, at 332 pounds, is the heaviest defensive tackle drafted since 2017 under general manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan, the latter of whom is also a Texas product. Collins played five seasons at Texas, accruing 7 1/2 sacks and 142 tackles.

Here's what different draft analysts were saying on social media after the 49ers drafted Alfred Collins in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft.