49ers roster: 4 players who increased stock value during 2021 OTAs
By Peter Panacy
No. 3: 49ers Offensive Lineman Jaylon Moore
Fifth-round rookies are by no means guaranteed to make a 53-man roster, and that could be the case with San Francisco’s newest offensive lineman, Jaylon Moore.
Moore was expected to move inside to become a backup guard after primarily playing tackle at Western Michigan, yet his versatility and experience on the outside has made him a quality candidate for a depth spot not unlike what the 49ers hope to do with fellow lineman Daniel Brunskill.
According to the Sacramento Bee’s Chris Biderman, the Niners are already having Moore line up with the second-string unit at left tackle, meaning they’re working towards giving the rookie every chance he’ll need to secure a primary reserve job this season.
And in the wake of Justin Skule tearing his ACL, Moore’s chance to hang around increase dramatically.
Moore will still have to compete with other depth linemen like Brunskill, Tom Compton, Shon Coleman and Colton McKivitz, among others. OTAs also prohibit any sort of serious contact, too, meaning Moore is “having it easy” right now, at least in terms of physicality.
But the early signs are looking good, and Moore appears destined for the 53-man roster.