A long-limbed offensive tackle who started games at Syracuse and Kansas before San Francisco drafted him as a developmental swing tackle.
Enrique Cruz Jr. gives San Francisco a projectable offensive tackle prospect after a five-year college career split between Syracuse and Kansas. His length and athleticism made him an intriguing fifth-round selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Path to the league
Cruz Jr. played four seasons at Syracuse, starting 18 games (15 at left tackle, three at right tackle), before transferring to Kansas for his final season in 2025. The San Francisco 49ers selected him in the fifth round, 179th overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Career highlights
At the NFL Combine, Cruz Jr. showcased outstanding length at 6-foot-5 and 313 pounds. He earned All-Big 12 Honorable Mention honors after his lone season at Kansas.
2025 season recap
In his final college season, Cruz Jr. started all 12 games at right tackle for Kansas and earned All-Big 12 Honorable Mention recognition, helping bolster his draft stock heading into 2026.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Enrique Cruz Jr.
- ESPN: Enrique Cruz Jr.
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Offensive Tackle
- Group
- offense
- College
- Kansas
- Hometown
- Chicago, IL, USA
- Age
- 23
- Status
- active
