Get to know each of the 49ers’ 14 undrafted rookies
The 49ers on Monday announced 14 undrafted additions to their 2022 rookie class.
While the UDFAs don’t get the pomp and circumstance of the draftees, the 49ers have shown during the Kyle Shanahan era that they’re capable of getting production from players overlooked in the draft.
It’s easy to see how some players in this year’s UDFA class could figure into the mix this season and beyond. San Francisco added a handful of players at positions that went unaddressed in the draft, so the 2022 UDFA group will have a real chance to make an impact if they perform well in training camp.
Let’s take a quick look at all 14 players the 49ers added after the draft:
DL Kevin Atkins, Fresno State
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Height: 6-2
Weight: 314
College stats: 47 games, 141 tackles, 31 TFLs, 16.5 sacks
Note: There’ll be opportunities on the interior of the defensive line, especially if Atkins can push the pocket a little as a pass rusher.
LB Jeremiah Gemmel, North Carolina
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Height: 6-0
Weight: 226
College stats: 37 games, 235 tackles, 20 TFLs, 6.5 sacks, 3 INTs, 9 PBUs
Note: Gemmel may wind up playing safety given his size.
S Tayler Hawkins, San Diego State
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Height: 6-1
Weight: 205
College stats: 46 games, 169 tackles, 5 TFLs, 3 INTs, 18 PBUs
Note: Played cornerback and safety for the Aztecs. Versatility could help him have staying power in San Francisco.
CB Qwuantrezz Knight, UCLA
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Height: 5-11
Weight: 195
College stats: 45 games, 219 tackles, 25 TFLs, 5.0 sacks, 7 PBUs
Note: Knight spent six years in college and spent three at Maryland, one at Kent State, and two at UCLA.
WR Taysir Mack, Pittsburgh
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Height: 6-2
Weight: 200
College stats: 45 games, 161 receptions, 2,369 yards, 12 TDs
Note: His best year was in 2019 when he posted 63 catches for 736 yards and three touchdowns.
WR Tay Martin, Oklahoma State
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Height: 6-1
Weight: 184
College stats: 60 games, 238 receptions, 2,810 yards, 28 TDs
Note: Mack had a career-high 10 touchdowns in 2021. He matched that with a career-high 10 drops.
RB Jordan Mason, Georgia Tech
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Height: 5-11
Weight: 223
College stats: 43 games, 449 carries, 2,349 yards, 17 touchdowns
Note: Best season was in 2019 when he posted 899 yards and seven touchdowns on 172 carries.
LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball, Indiana
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Height: 6-0
Weight: 212
College stats: 52 games, 242 tackles, 16.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, 4 INTs, 16 PBUs
Note: Clocked a 4.49 in the 40-yard dash. Played at Indiana for 6 seasons after sitting out 2020.
LB Segun Olubi, San Diego State
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Height: 6-0
Weight: 225
College stats: 19 games, 67 tackles, 3 TFLs, 1.0 sacks, INT, PBU
Note: Spent time at three schools in three years before landing at San Diego State for 2020 and 2021. Played LB and safety for a good Aztecs defense.
S Leon O'Neal Jr., Texas A&M
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Height: 6-0
Weight: 204
College stats: 48 games, 161 tackles, 10 TFLs, 1.0 sacks, 6 INTs, 18 PBUs
Note: The 49ers had Neal in for a pre-draft visit. He fits the mold of a strong safety in San Francisco’s defense.
OL Jason Poe, Mercer
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Height: 6-0
Weight: 300
College stats: 37 starts in 37 games
Note: Poe is undersized, but a good athlete who could find a nice fit in Kyle Shanahan’s scheme.
OL Sam Schuleter, Minnesota
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Height: 6-6
Weight: 309
College stats: 46 starts in 56 games
Note: May not have the versatility to move inside and only played tackle in college.
TE Garrett Walston, North Carolina
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Height: 6-4
Weight: 241
College stats: 30 games, 47 receptions, 534 yards, 5 TDs
Note: His best chance to stand out is by making plays in the passing game, which he didn’t do much of in college.
OL Dohnovan West, Arizona State
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Height: 6-3
Weight: 296
College stats: 29 starts in 29 games
Note: Spent time at both guard spots and center for the Sun Devils with 14 at center, 11 at right guard and four at left guard.
