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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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December 20, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53) tackles Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (25) during the first quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
December 20, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53) tackles Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (25) during the first quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Middle Linebacker

  1. NaVorro Bowman
  2. Gerald Hodges
  3. Michael Wilhoite
  4. Jaquiski Tartt

Bowman is the leader of the defense and will be the starter. Lining up next to him will be Hodges with Wilhoite rotating in. In sub-packages, we will see Tartt rotate next to Bowman, as he can cover much better than any other inside linebacker.

Expect to see the duo of Bowman and Tartt a lot this season.

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