The 49ers have one of the top rosters in the NFL thanks in part to their good mix of older veterans and young players. While those veterans may play an outsized in the team contending this year, it’s the group of younger players that will have a larger say in how good the team is down the road.
We took a look at San Francisco’s roster, which features 35 players age 25 and younger, and sorted out which players are the best of that group.
There are some who didn’t make the list, like quarterback Trey Lance, cornerback Samuel Womack or defensive end Drake Jackson who just haven’t played enough to find their way onto the list. They could certainly be among the players who have an impact for San Francisco down the road though. Other players like Sam Darnold or Clelin Ferrell are unlikely to be around long-term.
This list features the top eight 49ers age 25 and younger, and the group that will be key in contributing this year and extending San Francisco’s window as Super Bowl contenders: