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49ers 2020 ‘Who Is?’ series: Can Tom Compton make the roster?

Tom Compton #77 of the New York Jets (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

The 49ers’ free-agent addition of Tom Compton could work out, but the right guard isn’t guaranteed a roster spot.

The San Francisco 49ers inked former New York Jets right guard Tom Compton to a one-year free-agent deal, replacing their previous starter at the position, Mike Person, who was released after two years with the Niners.

It was something of an interesting move, as Person was a solid-if-not-spectacular contributor during his two-year stead.

Compton, who just turned 31 years old, was originally drafted by the Washington Redskins in Round 6 of the 2012 NFL Draft.