On Thursday, we went over a potential edge rusher in free agency who could bolster the San Francisco 49ers pass rush. The defensive line will be a theme, as the Niners value the trenches on this side of the ball more than any position on the team.
Pro Football Focus listed potential landing spots for the top free-agent edge rushers, and the 49ers were paired with two potential options. One was a former top 15 overall selection in the 2018 NFL Draft:
Davenport could become the latest student of the Kris Kocurek career rehabilitation school and has a similar profile to Arik Armstead if he doesn’t return in 2023, given his size allowing him to line up on the interior.