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49ers' depth chart: Where new rookies fit into the mix behind top-level stars

49ers' depth chart: Where new rookies fit into the mix behind top-level stars

SANTA CLARA — Here is a look at how the 49ers' depth chart sets up after the NFL Draft (*indicates starter): QUARTERBACK *Brock Purdy Josh Dobbs Brandon Allen Tanner Mordecai Purdy's record-setting season (4,280 yards) after his elbow liagement repair alleviates concerns about his backups. But last year's options at this time – Sam Darnold, Trey Lance – had more upside than this year's group. Best-case scenario: Purdy produces big again, then scores a big contract next year. RUNNING BACK *Christian McCaffrey *Kyle Juszczyk (FB) Elijah Mitchell Isaac Guerendo Jordan Mason Patrick Taylor Cody Schrader As McCaffrey seeks to defend his NFL rushing crown like Joe “The Jet” Perry did on the 49ers 70