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San Francisco 49ers: 5 potential breakout players in 2017

By Adam Trovato

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 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 /

With OTAs and training camp approaching, the San Francisco 49ers have mostly solidified their roster. With that said, let’s take a look at some of the possible breakout contenders for the 49ers in 2017.

The expectations for the San Francisco 49ers’ 2017 season will vary from fan to fan.

Some optimists believe head coach Kyle Shanahan’s system is unstoppable and will yield fruitful results from the onset. And then there are those on the other side of the coin.

Others believe anyone not named James Joseph Harbaugh will ever be able to stop this sink from sinking further into the Pacific.

But most 49ers fans are somewhere in between.

These fans are hopeful for the long-term prospects of the team. With some decent young talent on the roster prior to Shanahan and general manager John Lynch taking over, the team added some talent in free agency and the NFL Draft that has many 49ers fans very excited for the future.

This excitement is coupled with patience for the most pragmatic of fans, who are expecting several young players to breakout in their first year under Shanahan and defensive coordinator Robert Saleh. It is these players who, with the rookies on the roster, will be the foundational pieces of the 49ers.

This article will explore five players who are primed to breakout in 2017.