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49ers’ player stock report after Week 2 of 2019 OTAs

By Peter Panacy

SANTA CLARA, CA - JULY 30: Ronald Johnson #88 and Chris Culliver #29 of the San Francisco 49ers go up against each other in a 7 on 7 drill during practice at the San Francisco 49ers training facility on July 30, 2011 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - JULY 30: Ronald Johnson #88 and Chris Culliver #29 of the San Francisco 49ers go up against each other in a 7 on 7 drill during practice at the San Francisco 49ers training facility on July 30, 2011 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – SEPTEMBER 03: Tim Harris #5 of the Virginia Cavaliers after a game at Scott Stadium on September 3, 2016 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Richmond beat Virginia 37-20. (Photo by Chet Strange/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – SEPTEMBER 03: Tim Harris #5 of the Virginia Cavaliers after a game at Scott Stadium on September 3, 2016 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Richmond beat Virginia 37-20. (Photo by Chet Strange/Getty Images) /

Stock Down: 49ers Injured Rookies

It’s not uncommon to see a lot of players miss time with injuries early in OTAs. After all, it’s the first moderately heavy-duty action back on the field after months away from practice.

That said, these early reps are crucial to improve stock levels for first-year players and those on the roster bubble.

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Here are some first-year players who missed practice on Wednesday:

  • EDGE Nick Bosa (hamstring)
  • WR Jalen Hurd (knee)
  • LB Azeez Al-Shaair (undisclosed)
  • CB Tim Harris (undisclosed)

The 49ers keeping Bosa out isn’t too much of a surprise, given their first-round investment in him this NFL Draft. But for the others, OTAs offer a much-needed chance to solidify a roster spot and to impress the coaching staff.

Particularly for those rookies on the fringes of the roster, such as Al-Shaair and Harris.

Keep an eye on these two in particular, as their placement on the depth chart is completely up in the air between now and Week 1.