ESPN’s Bill Barnwell released his 2021 NFL All-Pro Team on Thursday, selecting the best players at each position this season. The 49ers were well represented on the list, with left tackle Trent Williams and wide receiver Deebo Samuel each earning a first-team selection, while edge rusher Nick Bosa made Barnwell’s second-team. Colts defensive tackle, and former 49ers interior defensive lineman, DeForest Buckner was also on the first-team.
Samuel was Barnwell’s top choice at the “hybrid weapon” position, a designation Barnwell decided to make in place of a second running back or fullback. Samuel, of course, is in the middle of a career year.