The San Francisco 49ers selected Texas DL Alfred Collins with the No. 43 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. 'Strong as an ox' is a phrase that comes to mind when describing Alfred Collins' game. He has good size, length and strength to be an effective run defender at the next level.

Another Texas football player came off the board in the second round of the NFL draft on Friday. Alfred Collins, an athletic defensive lineman for the Longhorns, was picked No. 43 overall to the San Francisco 49ers.

Watkins projects as a contributor at all three wide receiver spots in the 49ers’ system — a necessity given the team’s lack of depth of talent at the position. He has deep speed to play X receiver, the wiggle and toughness to play at Z, and the explosion off the line and craftiness to play in the slot.