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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Dec 4, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Jacquizz Rodgers (32) runs the ball during the second half against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Tampa Bay won 28-21. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 6: Running Back Jacquizz Rodgers

2016 Cap Hit: $564,706

The 49ers are going to need to add some depth behind No. 1 running back Carlos Hyde this offseason.

And while going via the NFL Draft makes sense, finding another target in NFL free agency is another wise option to explore.

San Francisco would benefit from having a change-of-pace back, and that’s exactly what Tampa bay Buccaneers tailback Jacquizz Rodgers would have to offer.

The 5-foot-7, 190-pound Rodgers split time in Tampa Bay’s backfield last season but still managed to average 4.3 yards per carry. And he’s capable of being a receiving threat too, with 169 receptions for 1,212 yards over his career.