The 49ers could be looking to upgrade or add depth along the offensive line's interior, including the guard position. Elflein (6-3, 303) spent the end of last season with the New York Jets, starting the final six games of the season after an injury to Alex Lewis.
The Minnesota Vikings made Elflein a third-round pick out of Ohio State in 2017. He has appeared in 50 games, starting all but one, in his four NFL seasons.
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