NFL Free Agency: 10 Under-the-Radar Players the 49ers Should Sign

Oct 16, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Justin Hunter (17) jumps in the stands after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the San Francisco 49ers at New Era Field. Buffalo beat San Francisco 45-16. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 16, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) is hit by Buffalo Bills linebacker Lorenzo Alexander (57) after throwing a pass during the second half at New Era Field. Buffalo beat San Francisco 45-16. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 2: EDGE Lorenzo Alexander

2016 Cap Hit: $600,000

Veteran linebacker Lorenzo Alexander primarily made his name as a backup linebacker and special teams ace, dating back to when he entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2007.

For the right reasons, Alexander thrived in now-fired Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan’s defense and earned 12.5 sacks in only his second year as a full-time starter.

Don’t expect this kind of production on a regular basis from the 33-year-old Alexander though.

But as a situational pass-rusher, he certainly couldn’t be worse than what was seen from current 49ers veteran linebacker Ahmad Brooks.

Remember, teams need all the pass-rushing help they can get. And while Alexander figures to have earned a slightly higher pay raise this offseason, he won’t come anywhere close to breaking the bank.