The 49ers’ 6 most underrated players

It’s hard to quantify which players are overrated and underrated. The 49ers went to the Super Bowl last season, and they’re among the favorites to go back this year. There aren’t many people underrating the team as a whole. Still, there are some …

SS Jaquiski Tartt

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Tartt’s forced fumble and recovery against Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf in Week 10 might’ve gone down as the play of the year had San Francisco won that contest. Instead it was a remarkable play that got swept underneath an epic overtime finish and 49ers defeat. Tartt isn’t highly graded by PFF, and his raw stats don’t stand out. However, he’s one of the team’s best tacklers, he’s versatile, and he allowed only one touchdown in coverage last season. There’s also this: In the first three games Tartt missed last year, the 49ers allowed 35.3 points and 291 passing yards per game.