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Predicting 49ers Starting Lineup After 2016 NFL Draft

By Bobby Horne

Oct 4, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) stands in the huddle during a break in the action against the Green Bay Packers in the first quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) stands in the huddle during a break in the action against the Green Bay Packers in the first quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 18, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers kicker Phil Dawson (9) kicks a field goal against the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers kicker Phil Dawson (9) kicks a field goal against the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports /

Special Teams

  1. Phil Dawson (kicker)
  2. Bradley Pinion (punter)
  3. Kyle Nelson (long snapper)

Hey! Kickers are people too!

Dawson and Pinion will return to keep their spots with no competition here. They are not going anywhere.

Nelson also keeps his spot as long-snapper.

Wide receiver Bruce Ellington is the best returner on the 49ers. He will be their return specialist.

Next: Practice Squad