49ers training camp 2018: Top 10 takeaways from Week 1

ENGLEWOOD, CO - AUGUST 27: Jarryd Hayne #38 of the San Francisco 49ers works out with teammates Dres Anderson #6, Issac Blakeney #1, and Bruce Miller #49 during a joint training session with the San Francisco 49ers and the Denver Broncos at the Denver Broncos Training Facility on August 27, 2015 in Englewood, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /

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SYRACUSE, NY – SEPTEMBER 09: Richie James #3 of the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders outruns Evan Foster #14 of the Syracuse Orange during a third quarter touchdown reception that tied the game at 16-16 on September 9, 2017 at The Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York. Middle Tennessee defeats Syracuse 30-23. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

No. 7: It’s Going to Be Tough to Keep Richie James Off the 53-Man Roster

Speaking of James, he’s been a training camp standout for the 49ers so far.

James had that grab from C.J. Beathard early in camp, and the former Middle Tennessee State receiver had other multiple grabs over the remaining practices.

Including this one, which showcased James’ strength against press coverage:

#49ersCamp 1-on-1s: Richie James fights through Greg Mabin’s press coverage for the catch on the slant. #49ers pic.twitter.com/qh2WnQBl4G
— Rob Lowder (@Rob_Lowder) July 29, 2018

Seventh-round draft picks always have a tough road to cracking the 53-man roster their rookie seasons. Combine that with an already deep crop of 49ers wide receivers, and James’ placement on the 53 is anything but guaranteed.

So far, though, James is doing everything he can to ensure he’ll make the cut.

And the Niners might be better off giving him a shot anyway, based off the early results in camp so far.