Trent Williams Sounds Off on 49ers Rookie Enrique Cruz Jr.

Trent Williams has joined the San Francisco 49ers for OTAs, reestablishing the veteran presence as the team works with its rookie offensive linemen. Williams singled out Enrique Cruz Jr., the Kansas-product offensive tackle, as notably coachable during Wednesday’s OTA practice, noting Cruz corrected a detail after just one session. Williams described Cruz as highly teachable and receptive to guidance, a trait coaches and teammates prize as the rookie works to establish himself in the NFL. While head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch mentioned athleticism in Cruz’s evaluation, they did not publicly tout specific on-field strengths, underscoring the project-status status of the 2024 draftee. Williams’ early praise suggests Cruz may benefit from the veteran’s mentorship and the team’s line coaching, with Foerster at the helm of development.