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.

Alfred Collins isn't your typical 49ers defensive tackle. Collins is built to defend the run. He's big and extremely difficult to move.

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,