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San Francisco 49ers: Predicting Each Rookie’s Role in 2016

By Bobby Horne

Jun 8, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers offensive line run drills during minicamp at the San Francisco 49ers Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 8, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers offensive line run drills during minicamp at the San Francisco 49ers Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 15, 2014; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Todd Gurley (3) runs as offensive tackle John Theus (71) blocks Auburn Tigers defensive back Robenson Therezie (27) in the third quarter of their game at Sanford Stadium. Georgia won 34-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 15, 2014; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Todd Gurley (3) runs as offensive tackle John Theus (71) blocks Auburn Tigers defensive back Robenson Therezie (27) in the third quarter of their game at Sanford Stadium. Georgia won 34-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

John Theus

San Francisco 49ers tackle John Theus will compete at the right tackle spot with the ability to play on the left. Theus’ role will be as a back up “swing tackle,” showing in college he can play on both sides and his versatility will give the 49ers much needed depth at the position.

Depth Chart:

Backup swing tackle.

Impact:

Three to four seasons. Theus has good athleticism but, has shown to be weaker at covering the edge rush. He certainly checks the boxes for what head coach Chip Kelly wants in a tackle, but Theus will need some work before his impact is felt.

Stat Prediction:

N/A

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