Defensive tackle Alfred Collins was selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the 43rd overall pick in the NFL draft. Collins put it all together for the Longhorns in 2024, blossoming into a second-team All-American and first-team All-SEC defensive lineman in his fifth season in Austin. He was honorable mention All-Big 12 in 2023.

The San Francisco 49ers used their first of two third-round picks to add more help on defense. With the No. 75 overall pick, the 49ers snagged Oklahoma State linebacker Nick Martin, making it three defensive players in three selections.

Oklahoma State linebacker Nick Martin’s professional career will begin with the San Francisco 49ers after his selection in the third round of the NFL Draft.