49ers look for linebackers at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine

2018 NFL Scouting Combine: 49ers look for linebackers

By Joseph Naki | Mar 6, 2018

BLACKSBURG, VA - OCTOBER 28: Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds #49 and safety Reggie Floyd #21 of the Virginia Tech Hokies tackle running back Shaun Wilson #29 of the Duke Blue Devils in the first half at Lane Stadium on October 28, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) /

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Uchenna Nwosu, USC

Standing 6-foot-3 and weighing a solid 251 pounds, Uchenna Nwosu has all the physical attributes to play 49ers football.

On tape, Nwosu has good bend at his hips, a strong motor, never gives up on plays, but its his desire to win that jumps off the page. The kid is a winner.

However, Nwosu needed to display his speed and explosion on both the 40-yard dash and the bench press to show GMs he is worthy of a second-round selection. He did fairly well in both events, chalking up 4.65 40-yard dash, and charting 20 reps on his bench press.

Good, but not great results, GMs may look to take him in the middle of the second round. Nonetheless, Nwosu is a flat-out find. If the 49ers don’t select him, some other team will and greatly benefit

Off the edge or the outside linebacker position, Nwosu should be strongly considered by San Francisco.