Defensive Tackle: Javon Hargrave, Arik Armstead Entering the fifth and final year of his rookie contract, the 26 year-old Bosa is in talks to sign a record-breaking contract extension with the 49ers, which will surely make him the highest paid defensive player of all time. ![]() The reigning Defensive Player of the Year, Bosa notched a league-leading 18.5 sacks last year. Although McKivitz has only sparingly played in his three year career so far, the 49ers believed in him enough to sign him to a two year contract extension this offseason. With long-time right tackle Mike McGlinchey off to Denver, the 26 year-old McKivitz enters 2023 atop the 49ers depth chart. SUBSCRIBE NOW □ Right Tackle: Colton McKivitz Thrust into the starting job at right guard, Burford was one of the 10 worst guards according to PFF, ranking just 67th out of 77 guards. Right Guard: Spencer BurfordĪ fourth round pick the 2022 NFL Draft, Burford had a rocky rookie season. Center: Jake BrendelĪfter a solid season as the 49ers starting center (20th best out of 36 centers, per PFF), Brendel was rewarded with a four year contract worth up to $20 million. According to Pro Football Focus, Banks was ranked 48th amongst the 77 guards in the NFL. Left Guard: Aaron BanksĪ second round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Banks has been a perfectly mediocre starting tackle. The highest paid left tackle in NFL history, the 35 year-old Trent Williams is still one of the best as well. Last year, Kittle caught 60 passes for 765 yards and 11 touchdowns, reaffirming his status as a superstar tight end. Tight End: George KittleĪ ferocious blocker, prolific pass catcher and charmingly goofy guy, Kittle is the closest thing the modern NFL has to Gronk. In an era that’s more or less completely devalued the position, he’s proof that a great fullback can still help an offense in novel and important ways. Juszczyk is the best fullback in the league. As the 49ers’ third receiver, Jauan Jennings is a scrappy player who is a steady pass catcher and, as a nice bonus, is an elite blocker for a receiver. With Samuel hurt for chunks of last season, Aiyuk had a breakout season as the de facto #1 receiver on the 49ers' roster, hauling in 78 catches for 1015 yards and eight touchdowns. Wide Receiver: Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings,ĭeebo Samuel is the most unique receiver in the league, an all-purpose threat who can line up inside or outside but also double as an elite running back. Outside of McCaffrey, Elijah Mitchell is an excellent, speedy back in his own right. This offseason, he restructured his contract to clear more cap space, signaling that he intends to stay with the 49ers for the foreseeable future. In 10 starts with the 49ers, McCaffrey was as explosive and versatile as ever, racking up 746 yards on the ground and 464 receiving yards while scoring 10 total touchdowns. The 49ers traded for superstar running back Christian McCaffrey at last year’s trade deadline and the former Carolina Panther immediately elevated the entire roster. Running Back: Christian McCaffrey, Elijah Mitchell Still, both are hugely gifted and relatively young, offering Kyle Shannahan solid options in case Purdy isn’t ready to start the year. ![]() Lance, who started last year as the starter, is currently rehabbing a torn ACL while Darnold flamed out with the Jets and Panthers. Pressed into the starting job last year due to injuries, Purdy threw for 1,374 yards, 13 touchdowns and four interceptions in five starts he was even better in the playoffs, authoring a 332 yard, four total touchdown masterpiece against the Seattle Seahawks in the Wildcard Round.īehind Purdy, Trey Lance and Sam Darnold are a pair of former #3 overall picks who haven’t lived up to their lofty draft status. If Purdy can recover in time from offseason elbow surgery, he’s the presumptive starter. As such, here’s a look at the 49ers’ depth chart after the 2023 NFL Draft. While they lost some key pieces during the offseason (starting right tackle Mike McGlinchey left for the Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Demeco Ryans is now the Texans’ head coach), the 49ers enter the 2023 season with the same star-studded roster that carried them in 2022. Even as they cycled through quarterbacks, going from Trey Lance to Jimmy Garoppalo to Brock Purdy, the 49ers stayed dominant their roster was so good and their coaching staff was so smart that they created a quarterback agnostic environment, one in which a prolific offense was practically predestined. ![]() Last season, the 49ers came within one game of making the Super Bowl, riding a phenomenally deep and talented roster to a 13-4 record and an NFC Championship Game.
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