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6 49ers who improved roster chances in preseason win vs. Chiefs

By Peter Panacy

KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 24: Running back Jeff Wilson Jr. #41 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes with the ball during the second half of a preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 24: Running back Jeff Wilson Jr. #41 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes with the ball during the second half of a preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images) /
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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 17: Damontre Moore #94 of the San Diego Fleet speaks with the media during a press conference after an Alliance of American Football game against the Birmingham Iron at SDCCU Stadium on March 17, 2019 in San Diego, California. (Photo by John McCoy/AAF/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 17: Damontre Moore #94 of the San Diego Fleet speaks with the media during a press conference after an Alliance of American Football game against the Birmingham Iron at SDCCU Stadium on March 17, 2019 in San Diego, California. (Photo by John McCoy/AAF/Getty Images) /

No. 5: Defensive End Damontre Moore

The 49ers defensive line is so deep heading towards the regular season, which has made the battles for the back end of this position group awfully intriguing this NFL preseason.

One player who has stood out this preseason has been veteran defensive end Damontre Moore, who has found himself bouncing around the league since joining the New York Giants in Round 3 of the 2013 NFL Draft.

Moore entered Saturday’s contest as the third highest-graded 49ers preseason defender, according to Pro Football Focus, owning an 82.0 overall grade. And his stock value only increased Saturday night, as he added a team-high five combined tackles, two sacks and four quarterback hits.

He now has eight quarterback hits on the year, which is impressive.

Moore could be in hotter competition with veteran Niners defensive end Ronald Blair, who didn’t suit up in Kansas City while dealing with a groin injury. While Blair was tied for second among San Francisco’s leaders in sacks a season ago with 5.5, he hasn’t made a huge rapport from himself during the preseason and training camp.

On the other hand, Moore has been a regular and impressive presence during this exhibition phase, and it wouldn’t be overly shocking to see him make the cut.