The San Francisco 49ers appear to be doing their homework on cornerbacks. They were among the teams that spoke with Houston Baptist cornerback Chris Hardeman at the Rice pro day on Thursday, according to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle.
Houston Baptist CB Chris Hardeman @Chris_Hardeman1 stood on 4.33 from Prairie View Pro Day, did 35.5 vertical today at Rice Pro Day today, talked with Browns, Jaguars, Broncos, 49ers, Titans. Alief Taylor graduate
Hardeman, a transfer from Oklahoma State, ran a 4.33-second 40-yard dash at the Prairie View A&M pro day on Wednesday and then followed that up with a 35.5-inch vertical leap on Thursday.
The 5-foot-8, 195-pound cornerback feels he can be a versatile piece to any NFL roster. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan loves players who can contribute in more than one area of a game.
"I think what separates me from others at my position is that I'm very versatile," Hardeman told The Gridiron Crew in January. "I can play corner, I can play nickel, and I can play safety. I may not be 6-1, but my versatility to the back end, I feel, makes up for it."
Hardeman believes a coach can put him in three different spots in the secondary and he won't miss a beat.
"Another thing is being able to compete at a high level on special teams and take pride in it," he continued. "I've done it all four years in college. Off the field, I take care of my business. I've never been in any trouble with the law and I love helping others, so I will be a guy that is helping out in the community any chance I get. I love making a difference in others' lives."
49ers' Trent Williams and Deebo Samuel named to 2021 NFL All-Pro Team
By David Bonilla
Jan 14
Two San Francisco 49ers players were named to their first NFL All-Pro team. One is third-year wide receiver Deebo Samuel, one of the most dynamic players in the game. The second is the team's nine-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle, Trent Williams.
Both were first-team selections.
Until now, Williams, a first-round draft pick in 2010, has gone his entire career without being named to an All-Pro team, which may be difficult to believe. On Thursday, a reporter asked the veteran tackle what it would mean to finally be named an All-Pro.
"I think it would feel good, finally," Williams responded. "It sucks because I can't let it define my career because I've never made it. If I felt like that's what I needed to define my career, then anything I've done up to
49ers' Kyle Shanahan shocked by Nick Bosa All-Pro snub
By David Bonilla
Jan 14
Two San Francisco 49ers players—tackle Trent Williams and wide receiver Deebo Samuel—were named to the 2021 NFL All-Pro Team. Noticeably absent from the new list of All-Pros was defensive end Nick Bosa, who finished behind T.J. Watt, Myles Garrett, Robert Quinn, and Maxx Crosby in the voting.
At least one person inside the 49ers organization felt the third-year pass rusher was snubbed.
"I definitely think Bosa should be there; there's no doubt about that," head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Friday. "I'm shocked that—I don't think people appreciate how good Bosa is, play-in and play-out. I've heard people talk about him for Comeback Player of the Year, and every time they say that, I can't believe he hasn't been mentioned in Defensive Player of the
49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo practices for second consecutive day
By David Bonilla
Jan 6
According to observers, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was out on the practice field for the second consecutive day. The team will release a practice participation report within a couple of hours. On Wednesday, Garoppolo was limited.
Jimmy Garoppolo on hand (pun intended) for the start of practice. Will update how he looked in a half hour.— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) January 6, 2022
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What Kyle Shanahan said the day after the 49ers' Week 18 win vs. the Rams
By Site Staff
Jan 10
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke with reporters via a conference call on Monday, one day after the team's Week 18 win against the Los Angeles Rams. Here is everything he had to say.
Transcript provided by the San Francisco 49ers Communications staff.
Opening Comments:
"Alright guys, injuries from the game. [S Jaquiski] Tartt had a groin. Got positive news from the MRI, so we'll see where he is on Wednesday. [P] Mitch Wishnowsky is still in the protocol. [S Talanoa] Hufanga irritated his same knee, we'll see where he is Wednesday. He'll still have a chance. [RB] Elijah Mitchell has nothing worse, but it'll be the same plan with him this week with his knee, with being limited. [QB] Jimmy Garoppolo made it out
