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San Francisco 49ers: Top 5 too-early roster predictions for 2019 rookies

By Jeremy Wohlfart

PALO ALTO, CA - NOVEMBER 25: Kaden Smith #82 of the Stanford Cardinal catches a touchdown pass while covered by Shaun Crawford #20 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Stanford Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
PALO ALTO, CA - NOVEMBER 25: Kaden Smith #82 of the Stanford Cardinal catches a touchdown pass while covered by Shaun Crawford #20 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Stanford Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – APRIL 25: Nick Bosa of Ohio State reacts after being chosen #2 overall by the San Francisco 49ers during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – APRIL 25: Nick Bosa of Ohio State reacts after being chosen #2 overall by the San Francisco 49ers during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

No. 2: Nick Bosa will be worth the hype

Whether you were on the Nick Bosa train or not, there’s one thing everybody can agree on: Bosa was the most hyped prospect all year in the draft.

The prototypical EDGE, Bosa fell due to the Cardinals’ fascination with Kyler Murray and will be setting up an interesting battle twice a year with Arizona.

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In my view, Bosa will be worth every bit of that hype.

Not only does Bosa boast a rare skill set, he’s landed in a rare situation where he isn’t instantly the great hope at his position. Defensive linemen DeForest Buckner and Dee Ford will be there to soak up attention, first and foremost, which will allow Bosa to start his career with as little attention as someone of his hype could hope for.

While I caution against people foolishly wanting 15 sacks a year from him, I do think he should be set up well for at least around half that number while disrupting a lot more plays than that.

He will also help with the poor run defense of the 49ers by sealing the edge from runners.

Some have their doubts, but I don’t. Bosa’s hype will prove legit.