San Francisco 49ers: Best 2017 position battles to watch in training camp

Sep 20, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde (28) carries the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 20, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde (28) carries the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde (28) warms up prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde (28) warms up prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

The San Francisco 49ers have all but assembled their 90-man roster following the NFL Draft. While a few changes are pending, let’s take a look at the biggest position battles to watch during OTAs, training camp and the preseason.

With the 2017 NFL Draft in the books, and the San Francisco 49ers all but finalizing their offseason 90-man roster, general manager John Lynch and Co. can start directing this new-look Niners team towards the upcoming regular season.

A full rebuild doesn’t even describe what’s happened to the roster since Lynch took over. Well over half of it has been gutted — a much-needed thing for a team coming off a 2-14 record a year ago.

Some carryovers remain. And a number of positions within the roster will see heated competition before Week 1 even begins.

The various minicamps, OTAs, training camp and the preseason will speak measures to who wins starting jobs, who makes the 53-man roster and who’s left searching for work.

So which position battles garner the most interest?

In this slideshow, Niner Noise looks at the top position battles to watch this offseason. One could argue any position will be worth a look, especially considering this widespread overhaul.

But these should be the most enticing.

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