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.

The San Francisco 49ers made their intentions clear with their second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, selecting Texas Longhorns defensive tackle Alfred Collins at No. 43 overall. Shortly after the pick was announced, the team sent a message to its newest addition:

Alfred Collins is now a San Francisco 49er. The former Longhorns defensive lineman was picked 43rd in the second round of the NFL Draft. Collins is the fourth Texas Ex taken in the 2025 NFL Draft. Here are five reasons the 49ers should be excited to have Barron on their roster: While Collins contributed right away at Texas,