49ers: 10 Players Named to San Francisco's Practice Squad

San Francisco 49ers Name 10 Players to Practice Squad

Aug 20, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) is sacked by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Marcus Rush (44) in the third quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The 49ers defeated the Broncos 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

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Aug 14, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers offensive guard Joshua Garnett (65) and offensive tackle Fahn Cooper (64) warm up before the game against the Houston Texans at Levi’s Stadium. Houston defeated San Francisco 24-13. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports /

Offensive Lineman Fahn Cooper

San Francisco drafted rookie offensive lineman Fahn Cooper in Round 5 of the 2016 NFL Draft.

A number of draft experts, including our own here at Niner Noise, pegged Cooper as a better prospect than fellow Niners draftee lineman John Theus.

But Theus made the 53-man roster. Cooper is headed to the practice squad.

Cooper played at both tackle and guard during training camp and the preseason. So at least he offers some depth and flexibility in the Niners’ developmental program.

Oh, and Cooper’s solid backing up of standout tackle Laremy Tunsil at Ole Miss certainly bodes well for the former’s future.

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