3 49ers UDFAs who might steal a roster spot in training camp

UDFA 3: DT Evan Anderson

Of all the UDFAs the 49ers brought in, defensive tackle Evan Anderson has the highest chance of being a 49er in some capacity.

That comes with the territory of a $280K signing bonus to join the 49ers as a UDFA, an amount that nearly assures Anderson a role on the 49ers practice squad, as speculated by team insider Matt Maiocco.

But beyond that, Anderson fits a very specific need on the 49ers defensive line: a nose tackle who can command the run game.

With the offseason free-agent signing of Jordan Elliott, the Niners began their attempt to reshape their defensive line to stop the run, but Anderson should slot in nicely in that same role as a backup.

With no other player on the roster other than Elliott who fits that role, it gives Anderson an obvious path.

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