Analysis of the San Francisco 49ers' roster, identifying players who could potentially be cut or fall outside the 53-man roster based on free agent moves, draft picks, and positional competition, focusing on wide receivers, cornerbacks, and linebackers.
The majority of the San Francisco 49ers free agent moves have been made, but the team does have six more draft picks with good chances to make the 53-man roster. Based on those moves and potential draft additions, who is likely going to be outside of the roster by week 1?Robinson is one draft pick away from being cast out on the roster.
The 49ers have their obvious three starters in Mike Evans, Christian Kirk, and Ricky Pearsall. However, all of them have injury questions, and Evans and Kirk do not have long-term aspirations with the team. So,If that happens, the team has Jacob Cowing, who should make it due to the return game and Jordan Watkins who should make it as a second year fourth round pick. Adding a rookie gives them six before we get to Robinson. Robinson did not fit in well last year, so even though the team would not save any money, they could end up moving on from him before the season starts.brought in Nate Hobbs, and while he does project to play some slot, he is mostly here to compete with Renardo Green on the outside. If Hobbs is competing with Green, there is not much need for Luter. Jakob Robinson will be back, and he looked fine as a backup in the slot. So, with Robinson and Hobbs as depth and Green accompanying Upton Stout and Deommodore Lenoir as the starters, they have five players ahead of Luter.Nick Martin Martin is only entering his second year, and he is a third round pick so this is a bit far out, but it could happen. The 49ers have Fred Warner, Dre Greenlaw and Dee Winters as their three starting linebackers. Then, Tatum Bethune would backup Warner, Luke Gifford would backup Winters, and there might be a competition between Garrett Wallow and Martin to be the backup WILL behind Greenlaw. Wallow outplayed Martin last year and the 49ers brought him back, meaning they think he can make the roster. That dos not even bring up the chance that someone gets added in the draft. Martin is not a lock by any stretch.PARKER HURLEY Parker Hurley is a Pittsburgh native and IUP alumni with a deep-rooted passion for football and a decade of experience analyzing the game. Since 2016, he had extensively covered the Chicago Bears, serving as the site manager for Bear Goggles On from 2017 to 2023. During that time, Parker published hundreds of articles per month and led content strategy across written, audio, and video formats. Parker has also produced podcasts, blogs, and YouTube content focused on the Pittsburgh Steelers, NFL betting trends, and league-wide analysis. His work blends film breakdowns, statistical insight, and timely news reaction to deliver clear, actionable content for fans and bettors alike. Now, Parker contributes NFL coverage across multiple platforms, expanding his scope to include teams like the San Francisco 49ers and broader NFL narratives. Whether he’s analyzing rookie development or evaluating playoff contenders, Parker’s top priority is helping readers understand the game on a deeper level. He brings passion, clarity, and consistency to everything he writes, always aiming to educate, engage, and elevate the football conversation.
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