Defensive line
Nick Bosa: 89
Arik Armstead: 86
Dee Ford: 85
Javon Kinlaw: 76
Solomon Thomas: 75
Ronald Blair: 73
Willie Henry: 73
DJ Jones: 72
Kerry Hyder: 69
Jullian Taylor: 65
Kentavius Street: 64
Alex Barrett: 63
Kevin Givens: 63
There’s a chance that by the end of this season Bosa is among the game’s top defensive ends. He’s a Defensive Player of the Year candidate after a dominant rookie campaign. Jones is probably underrated as well. It wouldn’t be a surprise if this group collectively sees a significant jump throughout the season.
Linebackers
Fred Warner: 87
Kwon Alexander: 82
Dre Greenlaw: 76
Mark Nzeocha: 66
Joe Walker: 65
Azeez Al-Shaair: 63
The 49ers might have the best starting linebacker trio in the league. Alexander and Greenlaw may both fall victim to ratings not accounting for their real-life impact. Both are very good in coverage, while Greenlaw is the best tackler of the group.