49ers: 5 takeaways from preseason loss to Vikings

49ers preseason: 5 takeaways from San Francisco’s loss to Vikings

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 27: C.J. Beathard #3 of the San Francisco 49ers passes the ball under pressure by Jaleel Johnson #94 of the Minnesota Vikings during the fourth quarter in the preseason game on August 27, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the 49ers 32-31. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

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TAMPA, FL – JANUARY 7: Linebacker Reuben Foster #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide speaks to members of the media during the College Football Playoff National Championship Media Day on January 7, 2017 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) /

No. 2: Linebacker Reuben Foster Is the Real Deal

Enough of the bad.

Preseason narratives aside, rookie linebacker Reuben Foster is already proving 31 other NFL teams made a mistake by not drafting him.

Foster was one of many defensive standouts from the first half of football last Sunday, leading the Niners with eight tackles, including one for a loss seen below:

One should also note Foster’s hard-hitting abilities too. This, combined with his ability to consistently fly around the ball are reasons for excitement.

Foster immediately makes the woeful 49ers 2016 defense infinitely better heading into this season. He’s going to be a fun player to watch, and he’s already made some noteworthy contributions in a limited time.