Way-too-early 49ers 53-man roster projection entering 2025 NFL training camp

There are several weeks and many practices before the 49ers determine their initial 53-man roster heading into the 2025 NFL season, but it’s never too early to predict what players will be included on the list.As coach Kyle Shanahan says repeatedly throughout the process, the “initial” 53-man roster is fluid and ever-changing, as was exemplified in 2024. Many of the players who were on the field for a substantial amount of time throughout the season were not part of the 49ers’ initial roster, but were added later due to strategic roster planning, as well as a rash of injuries.Those who earned a spot on the initial roster less than a year ago, and the total number of players at each position, could indicate how the 49ers could strategically manipulate their personnel to best keep the players they want for the start of the 2025 season. Here’s a breakdown of how the 49ers structured their roster before the start of the 2024 season and how it might take shape as they attempt to bounce back from a 6-11 showing last...