Why replacing Charles Omenihu must be a draft priority for the 49ers

Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty ImagesFor all the losses the 49ers suffered in free agency, there were few departures that involved players who figure to be difficult to replace, and the Niners have predominantly done an impressive job of restocking the cupboard.

The area of the team that was affected most by free agency was the defensive line. Javon Hargrave was a big-ticket addition to the interior, but the exits of Charles Omenihu, Samson Ebukam and Jordan Willis left the Niners with work to do in replenishing their depth on the edge.

Of that trio, it is Omenihu, whose skill set was always likely to be the most difficult for the 49ers to find on the open market. Though the 49ers have taken…