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49ers 90-in-90: Trent Williams is arguably the most important non-QB on the roster

We knew Trent Williams would be a good player. Coming into last year, Williams had been in the NFL for nine seasons and made the Pro Bowl in seven of them. His fit in Kyle Shanahan’s offense was obvious, so the transition to San Francisco figured to be a seamless one.

Boy, was it ever. Williams played 87% of the snaps, which was the highest since 2015. It would have been higher had it not been for COVID. Despite sitting out 2019, Williams hit the ground running as he sent a defender flying during Week 1 against the Cardinals:

It’s not often an offensive lineman has highlights, but Williams seemed to provide a highlight-worthy block every week.