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Projecting the 49ers offensive depth chart after 2018 NFL Draft

By Bobby Horne

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 10: Head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers looks at the video board in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 10, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 10: Head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers looks at the video board in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 10, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /
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SOUTH BEND, IN – SEPTEMBER 02: Mike McGlinchey #68 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates as he leaves the field following a game against the Temple Owls at Notre Dame Stadium on September 2, 2017 in South Bend, Indiana. The Irish won 49-16. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
SOUTH BEND, IN – SEPTEMBER 02: Mike McGlinchey #68 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates as he leaves the field following a game against the Temple Owls at Notre Dame Stadium on September 2, 2017 in South Bend, Indiana. The Irish won 49-16. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Offensive Line

Starters: Joe Staley, Johnathan Cooper, Weston Richburg, Joshua Garnett, Mike McGlinchey

Backups: Laken Tomlinson, Zane Beadles, Gary Gilliam

Depth: Erik Magnuson, Darrell Williams Jr.

With the 49ers’ first pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, they selected offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey from Notre Dame. It’s safe to say the 49ers want to protect their $137.5 million investment named Jimmy Garoppolo.

This offensive line unit has been completely overhauled, with the exception of perennial Pro Bowl tackle Joe Staley.

Offensive guard Joshua Garnett will be returning from injury, which saw him miss the entire 2017 season. He has been using his off-time wisely, as he has transformed his body with hopes he can become a foundation piece for the 49ers future.

Newly signed free-agent center Weston Richburg is a plug-and-play center and an immediate upgrade at the position.

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Players like Laken Tomlinson and Zane Beadles have game experience in this offense and will provide as serviceable backup pieces.