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San Francisco 49ers: Early predictions for 2017 depth chart, 53-man roster

By Peter Panacy

Sep 12, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers right cornerback Jimmie Ward (25) and cornerback Rashard Robinson (33) reacts in the game against the San Francisco 49ers in the third quarter at Levi's Stadium. The 49ers won 28-0. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers right cornerback Jimmie Ward (25) and cornerback Rashard Robinson (33) reacts in the game against the San Francisco 49ers in the third quarter at Levi's Stadium. The 49ers won 28-0. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 20, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; San Francisco 49ers long snapper Kyle Nelson (86) and punter Bradley Pinion (5) walk to the field to play the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 43-18. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 20, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; San Francisco 49ers long snapper Kyle Nelson (86) and punter Bradley Pinion (5) walk to the field to play the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 43-18. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

Special Teams (3)

Kicker: Robbie Gould

Punter: Bradley Pinion

Long-Snapper: Kyle Nelson

The 49ers brought in free-agent kicker Robbie Gould to replace the veteran Phil Dawson this offseason. He’s backed by Nick Rose, who will likely be nothing more than a training camp/preseason safety option to keep Gould from any on-field injury.

Punter Bradley Pinion isn’t going anywhere, and neither is long-snapper Kyle Nelson.

There isn’t a lot of drama to this unit. The only question — and those players won’t be listed here — is which depth guys wind up making the roster specifically based on special teams contributions?