49ers depth chart: Linebacker could be team’s most underrated unit

The 49ers linebackers didn’t get a ton of love on a very good defense last season. That might change in 2020.

Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles

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Flannigan-Fowles made the transition to linebacker last season as an undrafted rookie on the 49ers’ practice squad after playing safety in college at the University of Arizona. His safety background should help him in that transition, but he’ll go into camp needing to carve out a roster spot by surpassing a more experienced player like Walker or Nzeocha. It’s going to be a steep climb for Flannigan-Fowles, but there’s no real locks for the roster so he’ll be in the mix if he plays well.