The San Francisco 49ers' biggest need in the 2024 NFL Draft is on the offensive line.

On Friday, the first report of a scheduled top-30 visit with an offensive lineman emerged.

Per Justin Melo of The Draft Network, the 49ers will host Penn State offensive tackle Caedan Wallace on a top-30 visit.

Wallace's visit suggests the 49ers might not be targeting a right tackle, a position where do they not have a convincing long-term solution, in the first round of a deep class at the position. 

But Wallace has several qualities to intrigue the 49ers in the latter stages of the draft. He has substantial experience as a three-year starter at right tackle for Penn State and demonstrated intriguing athleticism in his workout at the Combine.

His broad jump was in the 96th percentile for offensive tackles and his vertical leap was in the 81st. That explosiveness was also on show during the 40-yard dash, with his 10-yard split of 1.74 seconds tied for seventh among all tackles in Indianapolis.

Wallace's physical gifts have translated to some impressive play in space as a run blocker. He is smooth and composed when climbing to the second level, and he believes he would be an excellent fit for a rushing attack based primarily around zone-blocking. In other words, the 49er run game, though San Francisco has implemented a lot of gap scheme runs in recent years.

Said Wallace:

"I think my athleticism allows me to fit into any type of scheme. I do love a gap scheme as well, but I’m really good in that zone blocking system. My speed and power definitely benefits me in that type of scheme. I’m just excited to get to the next level. I can’t wait to dive into our playbook. I’m going to become the athlete I know I can be. I love climbing to the second level as well, knocking the hip and dominating a linebacker. I also love a solo block in outside zone when I’m lead blocking. I can create some space and get my running back to the sideline."

As a pass blocker, Wallace ranked 22nd among draft eligible tackles with at least 300 pass block snaps in Pro Football Focus' pass blocking efficiency metric, just below likely top-20 pick J.C. Latham. He allowed only two sacks and a single quarterback hit over his final two collegiate seasons.

Wallace is quick into pass set and has sufficient foot quickness to stay square with pass rushers consistently. He plays with a wide base and, when he gets low to win the leverage battle, has the ability to anchor and stop defenders in their tracks.

The problem is a lack of consistency in staying low, as leveraged bull rushes can cause him significant problems.

But with a sturdy lower half to help him hold his own in protection and appealing movement skills in the run game, it's little surprise the Niners are interested in seeing if he could be a potential steal in the mid to late rounds.

49ers to hold top-30 visit with Senior Bowl standout with skill set to fill a glaring roster need

He’s an intriguing prospect.