Ex-Michigan State Standout Rush Making an Impression
With Ahmad Brooks suddenly out of the picture for the 49ers – at least for a while – the linebacking corps will adjust for the absence of its most veteran outside linebacker.For the time being, second-year player Aaron Lynch will start on the left side, with Corey Lemonier staring opposite him. Rookie Eli Harold, a third-rounder from Virginia, is also in the mix.But there's also a young, unheralded and undrafted rookie making his presence felt: Marcus Rush.On Thursday, 49ers head coach Jim Tomsula told reporters that "Rush has been coming on."The 6-foot-3, 251-pound former Michigan State standout started a school-record 53 games at defensive end. He was considered undersized coming out of Michigan State and projected as a late-round pick or free agent, with potential as an outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme, such as the 49ers'. His draft profile on NFL.com noted that Rush "improved with each year at (his) position."But while Rush flew under the radar heading into training camp, he's been opening eyes on the coaching staff with solid, smart play.On just the second day of camp, he showed his quickness in one-on-one drills with offensive tackle Trent Brown, getting around...
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