The Sacramento Bee · Jun 15, 2016
49ers rookie quarterback Jeff Driskel pulling double duty
SANTA CLARA -- During the 2005 season, 49ers quarterback Cody Pickett endeared himself to fans by making a tackle on the team's punt-coverage unit and then immediately leading the offense to a game-winning drive.
A similar scenario is possible for rookie Jeff Driskel, a 49ers' backup quarterback who has been moonlighting on the team's special teams coverage units. Driskel, a sixth-round pick, has appeared both on kickoff-coverage teams and as one of the personal protector's for punter Bradley Pinion. Special teams coordinator Derius Swinton noted the latter job puts Driskel in a position to take a snap for a fake punt.
