Under-the-radar star

DL Arik Armstead

It looked like Armstead was on his way to a Pro Bowl and possibly an All-Pro team. He led the 49ers with 10 sacks. His 11 tackles for loss were second on the team, and his 18 quarterback hits were also the second-most. There’s an argument to be made that Armstead was the second-best defensive lineman on the 49ers this season. He also played 16 games and plays every spot on the defensive front. Armstead hasn’t been under the radar for anyone that watches the 49ers, but his lack of recognition on the national level made him our under-the-radar star.