Rookie running back Austin Walter wasn’t a high-priority undrafted free-agent signing for the San Francisco 49ers following the 2019 NFL Draft.
Indeed, the Niners waited some time before making some roster moves, which ultimately included the former Rice runner being added to San Francisco’s 90-man offseason group.
Walter’s 5-foot-8, 202-pound frame is typical of what the NFL looks for in its running backs lately — someone shorter of stature, capable of serving both as a rusher and a pass catcher out of the backfield.
He did those amicably well during his four seasons at Rice, particularly between 2017 and 2018:
The 49ers already have a stockpile of running backs heading into 2019 training camp, meaning Walter stands next to zero chance making the cut, barring injury.