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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 22, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) passes the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium. The Seattle Seahawks defeated the San Francisco 49ers 20-3. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

Quarterback

  1. Colin Kaepernick
  2. Blaine Gabbert
  3. Jeff Driskel

Colin Kaepernick is still a 49er.

It is very unlikely that Kaepernick plays anywhere else in 2016. He will show up and be asked to compete with Blaine Gabbert and newly acquired Jeff Driskel. A competition that Gabbert has the advantage in but one that Kaepernick will win.

Under Chip Kelly, Kaepernick has a great opportunity to buy-in and be great.

However, do not count out Driskel. He will come in, compete and surprise a lot of people. Driskel has the ability to start at QB as early as 2017.

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