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San Francisco 49ers: Top 5 players who have underachieved the most in 2017

By Peter Panacy

SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 02: Center Daniel Kilgore #67 of the San Francisco 49ers prepares to snap the ball during the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium on October 2, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 02: Center Daniel Kilgore #67 of the San Francisco 49ers prepares to snap the ball during the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium on October 2, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA – OCTOBER 18: Guard Daniel Kilgore #67 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up before a game against the Seattle Seahawks on October 18, 2012 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won 13-6. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – OCTOBER 18: Guard Daniel Kilgore #67 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up before a game against the Seattle Seahawks on October 18, 2012 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won 13-6. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) /

No. 3: Center Daniel Kilgore

The 49ers offensive line has been problematic for much of the season, and the interior of the O-line is particularly an issue.

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Center is of extreme importance for head coach Kyle Shanahan’s outside-zone scheme, but veteran center Daniel Kilgore hasn’t exactly wowed after beating out Jeremy Zuttah in training camp.

To date, Kilgore has allowed four sacks — highest among all centers, per Pro Football Focus — and has also given up 11 total hurries.

No wonder his pass-blocking PFF grade is a lowly 38.3.

If there is a bonus, though, Kilgore has remained healthy all season. For attrition’s sake, let’s hope this stays the case. But it wouldn’t be surprising to see San Francisco seek an upgrade at this position this offseason.