Before there were Arik Armstead and DeForest Buckner, there was Dion Jordan.
Jordan was a standout defensive lineman at Oregon, who became a first-round draft pick -- the No. 3 overall pick of the Miami Dolphins in the 2013 draft.
Jordan has not lived up to those NFL expectations due to suspensions and injuries. But he will get another chance this season with the 49ers after signing a one-year contract with the club last week. He has 10.5 career sacks. The 49ers will be his fourth NFL team.
Jordan, 30, will have the opportunity this summer to win a spot as a backup on the 49ers’ defensive line behind edge rushers Nick Bosa and Dee Ford.