When the 49ers selected Spencer Burford in the fourth round of April’s draft, they knew they were getting an athletic player with a strong work ethic and a desire to be great. I’m sure many in the front office envisioned a path where Burford had time to develop and eventually earn himself a spot starting somewhere on the offensive line in the years to come.
What I don’t think anyone envisioned, however, was that Burford would not only start from Day 1 but also be one of the most talented rookies at his position from his entire draft class.