With 49ers OTAs in full swing, we’re taking a position-by-position look at the team’s roster to figure out the strengths, weaknesses, potential dark horses to make the team and other nuggets about the players who will be competing for jobs on the 53-man roster.
Having 100 percent continuity on the offensive line wasn’t realistic for the 49ers this offseason. Starting right tackle Mike McGlinchey was going to get paid in free agency well above what San Francisco was either willing or able to afford. However, keeping as much continuity as possible was a clear goal up front, and they appear to have a starting offensive line intact.
While the offensive front held up okay last season, it wouldn’t have been outrageous had the 49ers brought in competition at any interior spot or at right tackle where 2020 fifth-round pick Colton McKivitz figures to be the starter. There’ll be some semblance of competition like there is at every position, but it would take something major for the 49ers to roll out any new starters aside from right tackle.
The rest of the depth chart is still up for grabs though, which makes the offensive line an intriguing unit heading into training camp.
Let’s look at what the 49ers are working with their offensive line on the 90-man roster: