placeholder image

Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports


49ers’ Raheem Mostert discusses being an NFL castoff, calls Kyle Juszczyk the ‘best fullback that ever played’

Jan 31, 2020 at 1:05 PM--


Videos are auto-populated by an affiliate. This site has no control over the videos that appear above.
What do the Philadelphia Eagles, Miami Dolphins, Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, and Chicago Bears all have in common? If you are a San Francisco 49ers fan, you probably know the answer. Those are all of the teams that gave up on running back Raheem Mostert before the Niners picked him up in 2016.

Now, Mostert will play in the Super Bowl.

For most, the running back has come out of nowhere in his long journey from an NFL castoff to a potential Super Bowl star. The 49ers will face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday in Super Bowl LIV, and Mostert figures to be a big part of the game plan.

"Those rejections, I've always been the underdog in my life," Mostert said on Thursday, "and so it's just one of those things that I just try to brush off, and if something bad happens to me, I'm just going to look at it as a positive and learn from it, learn from my mistakes, learn from others' mistakes because I know, when it comes around, I'm not going to make the same mistake twice. And I'm going to do my best to go out there to produce and to do whatever I have to do."

Mostert had 29 carries for 220 rushing yards and four touchdowns in the NFC Championship Game against the Green Bay Packers. His rushing-yard total set a franchise record for the most in a single game, regular season or postseason, and ranked second all-time in NFL playoff history. Only Eric Dickerson (248 in 1986) had more.

Mostert knows he could not have done it without great blocking. One of those blockers is the NFL's best and most versatile fullbacks, Kyle Juszczyk.

"His skill set is unparalleled," Mostert said. "If you go and watch other fullbacks in this league — not to dog them or anything — he's really the best fullback that ever played this game, just because he's so versatile. He can make key blocks, he can catch, he can actually run the ball too. He was doing that in Baltimore.

"Even when I was with him in Baltimore, he was doing those things. It just carried over into an offense like what we have. Like I said, that guy, he can't be touched, and he does a great job, and I really appreciate him for that."



Facebook Comments



More San Francisco 49ers News


placeholder image

49ers' John Lynch provides Talanoa Hufanga update, discusses plan at safety

By David Bonilla
Mar 25

The San Francisco 49ers have been actively exploring options at safety this offseason, both in free agency and during their draft evaluations. A recent report from the San Francisco Chronicle indicated that All-Pro safety Talanoa Hufanga's starting position is not guaranteed for the upcoming season as he recovers from a torn ACL sustained on November 19, 2023. During a media session at the NFL owners meetings on Monday, general manager John Lynch shared an update on Hufanga's progress, noting that offseason roster additions could still occur. "Talanoa is doing really well. That's the great news," Lynch said of his young rehabbing safety. "He's rehabbing extremely well,


placeholder image

ESPN names 49ers as best fit for Tre'Davious White

By David Bonilla
Mar 20

Following the initial flurry of free agency activity, ESPN's Bill Barnwell took a closer look at the remaining unsigned players, identifying ideal landing spots for each. Among the prospects, cornerback Tre'Davious White found himself connected with the San Francisco 49ers as a prime fit. The Buffalo Bills, who selected White with the No. 27 overall pick in 2017, released the cornerback on March 13. The 49ers would love to bolster the defensive backfield, finding a better option to pair on the outside with Charvarius Ward and allowing Deommodore Lenoir to find a permanent home in the


placeholder image

Andy Reid praises 49ers' Brock Purdy, has advice for Kyle Shanahan

By David Bonilla
Mar 25

Super Bowl-winning head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs witnessed all he needed from Brock Purdy last season to assure him that the San Francisco 49ers are in capable hands at the quarterback position. Purdy was an MVP nominee in 2023 and had his 49ers just a play or two away from clinching a Super Bowl victory away from the Chiefs. Unfortunately, for Purdy and the 49ers, Reid and his own quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, widely regarded as the best in the game today, dashed their Super Bowl dreams in overtime last month. According to NBC Sports Bay Area, speaking at the NFL owners meetings on Monday, Reid stated, "Yeah, I


placeholder image

Kyle Shanahan: 49ers hope to keep Brandon Aiyuk, Brock Purdy together

By David Bonilla
Mar 26

Last week, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan ran into his wide receiver, Brandon Aiyuk, while on vacation in Cabo San Lucas. "He was randomly at our hotel. I don't think he wanted to be," the coach shared on Tuesday while speaking to reporters at the NFL owners meetings. The 49ers are currently negotiating a long-term extension with Aiyuk to ensure he remains with the team for the foreseeable future. However, with it only being March, it's challenging to predict how everything will unfold. Typically, under the leadership of Shanahan and general manager John Lynch, the 49ers have reached agreements with their star players closer to training camp in July. Lynch stated yesterday that the


Latest

Trending News

Share 49ersWebzone