The San Francisco 49ers will likely keep a close eye on the edge rushers, but they’ll be limited with one of the better options. Louisiana Tech defensive end Jaylon Ferguson will be allowed to conduct limited interviews and go through the medical evaluation, but he will not be allowed to take part in drills or testing.
The NFL instituted a policy that forbid players from the Combine if they have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony charge that involved violence. Ferguson was found guilty of simple battery during his freshman year after a fight at McDonald’s.