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49ers training camp: 5 UDFAs with best chance to make 53-man roster

By Peter Panacy

SANTA CLARA, CA - MAY 11: LaMichael James #23 of the San Francisco 49ers carries the ball during Rookie Minincamp at the San Francisco 49ers practice facility on May 11, 2012 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - MAY 11: LaMichael James #23 of the San Francisco 49ers carries the ball during Rookie Minincamp at the San Francisco 49ers practice facility on May 11, 2012 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 15: Matt Breida #36 of the Georgia Southern Eagles runs the ball during the first half against the Georgia Southern Eagles at Bobby Dodd Stadium on October 15, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 15: Matt Breida #36 of the Georgia Southern Eagles runs the ball during the first half against the Georgia Southern Eagles at Bobby Dodd Stadium on October 15, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images) /

No. 2: Running Back Matt Breida

Earlier this offseason, Niner Noise already sang the praises for running back Matt Breida — a player who had a disappointing 2016 at Georgia Southern but had plenty of prowess the previous two years.

San Francisco already has three favorites at the position to make the roster — Carlos Hyde, Tim Hightower and Joe Williams.

Williams, a fourth-round rookie pickup, looks as if he’s worth waiting for. But Breida might squeeze in on the back end.

At least according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter (h/t David Fucillo of Niners Nation):

"I will give you another sleeper name who I will not be surprised if he makes an impact this summer, and a guy that is going to make their roster, and that’s Matt Breida, who was an undrafted free agent many people haven’t heard of. And again, we’re only through the early part of camp so things change, but I believe that that guy has a chance to make a mark this summer."

Breida needs to add some bulk to his 5-foot-11, 190-pound frame.

But as a reserve option, there’s a serious chance the UDFA winds up getting his shot after the preseason.