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Super Bowl LI: 5 Former 49ers Playing in Sunday’s Showdown in Houston

ByPeter Panacy|
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Dec 5, 2015; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears offensive lineman Blake Muir (73) and offensive lineman Jarell Broxton (61) block Texas Longhorns defensive end Bryce Cottrell (91) and linebacker Breckyn Hager (44) during the game at McLane Stadium. The Longhorns defeat the Bears 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2015; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears offensive lineman Blake Muir (73) and offensive lineman Jarell Broxton (61) block Texas Longhorns defensive end Bryce Cottrell (91) and linebacker Breckyn Hager (44) during the game at McLane Stadium. The Longhorns defeat the Bears 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Offensive Guard Blake Muir

Signed by the 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2016

Rookie offensive guard Blake Muir won’t actually be playing for the Falcons in the Super Bowl, barring some crazy circumstances. But he’ll at least be on the sidelines cheering on his Atlanta teammates.

The Niners originally signed Muir as an undrafted free agent out of Baylor after the 2016 NFL Draft.

He didn’t stick on though, which led to his release. Atlanta signed the Australian to their own practice squad early November.

While Muir will have zero impact in the Super Bowl’s outcome, it is pretty cool for him to think he went from a 49ers squad that finished 2-14 to a Falcons team representing the NFC in football’s ultimate championship.

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