Today we enter the top 20 of my rankings of the 49ers roster from 1-90, with players 20-11.<\/p>\n
2021 Cap Number: $3,720,588
\nChance At Making Active Roster: Lock<\/p>\n
Analysis:<\/strong> I know this may be a bit high in some peoples eyes, but Ebukam has all the skills, and talent, I think he just needed a change of scenery, along with a new defense, as he thrives when he\u2019s being used as an EDGE rusher, not as a cover linebacker like the Rams used him, and if he can develop more, as he is young, under the tutelage of defensive line coach Kris Kocurek, the 49ers may have found their starting EDGE opposite Nick Bosa.<\/p>\n 2021 Cap Number: $987,500 Analysis<\/strong>: Tartt has had his ups & downs, mainly when it comes to injuries, so it shouldn\u2019t come as a surprise that his market just wasn\u2019t there, but also the fact that the safety market is very hard to figure out, so while he may have thought he had a chance at cashing in, ultimately, he chose to come back to the 49ers, on a 1-year, veteran minimum salary benefit deal, for just $987,500 against the cap, likely in hopes to cash in next offseason, which he could do with the 49ers if 2021 5th-rounder Talanoa Hufanga doesn\u2019t overtake his spot for 2022.<\/p>\n 2021 Cap Number: $3,455,882 Analysis<\/strong>: Jones re-signed with the 49ers, signing a 1-year deal, worth $3.5 million, likely with the hopes of cashing in next offseason, and if he has a good year, like his 2019 year, which saw him run down Kyler Murray for a sack, which was something to see for a guy his size, the deceptively fast speed he has, he very well could cash in, and hopefully the 49ers decide to keep Jones around on a multi-year deal.<\/p>\n 2021 Cap Number: $2,609,313 Analysis<\/strong>: While Gould has regressed a bit, especially on field goals over 50-yards, he\u2019s still been GOLD when it comes to field goals inside 50-yards, and he helped the team late last season when he renegotiated his contract, helping the save the 49ers some cap room for 2021, and in return, his 2022 salary is fully guaranteed, so the 49ers have their place kicker for the next 2 years.<\/p>\n 2021 Cap Number: $3,600,981 Analysis<\/strong>: Mostert had a breakout season in 2019, where he led the team in rushing yards, and had a huge NFC Championship game, but fast forward to 2020, and Mostert missed half of the season due to injuries, so he\u2019s going to need to stay healthy, because when he\u2019s healthy, he\u2019s a top tier back in my opinion, good enough to potentially rush for 1000+ yards.<\/p>\n 2021 Cap Number: $3,520,159 Analysis<\/strong>: Kinlaw is a player that 49ers fans seem to be split on, some think he\u2019s not going to be any good, based on 1 season where he didn\u2019t have a regular offseason, and others, like myself, who believe he will breakout, become a stud defensive tackle, and be a part of the 49ers long term future, so I expect Kinlaw to have a breakout season in 2021.<\/p>\n 2021 Cap Number: $6,006,052 Analysis<\/strong>: While McGlinchey is an elite run blocker, he has struggled in the pass protection area, with him acknowledging it, as he has put on more weight, with the hopes of having a bounce back season in 2021, and I think the 49ers are banking on it, as they exercised his 5th-year option, which under the old 2011 CBA was only guaranteed for injury, then fully on the first day of the new league year, but under the 2020 CBA, his option, $10.808 million for 2022, is fully guaranteed, so McGlinchey is definitely a part of the 49ers future, but with Ryan Ramcyzk breaking the right tackle market, how will that effect how much McGlinchey will command?<\/p>\n 2021 Cap Number: $10,911,765 Analysis<\/strong>: While Ward isn\u2019t known as a ball hawk, he has been a consistent defensive back for the 49ers since Kyle Shanahan & John Lynch took over in 2017, as he\u2019s been a playmaker on defense, forcing fumbles, being a good tackler, and very versatile, as he can play both safety spots, as well as play both outside cornerback, and in the slot, so I expect Ward to have another solid season.<\/p>\n 2021 Cap Number: $987,500 Analysis<\/strong>: K\u2019Waun is without a doubt a top 2 slot cornerback in my opinion, so it surprised me when the market for Williams was so low, low the fact that he signed a 1-year deal, which is the Fourth Year Qualifying Contract benefit deal, where he will get paid $2,377,500 in cash, but only $1,127,500 counts against the cap, which helps the 49ers out a ton, as that\u2019s a $1.25 million savings, so I expect him to play his heart out, knowing he will have another chance in 2022 to cash in, and hopefully it\u2019s with the 49ers, despite the fact that 2021 5th-round pick Deommodore Lenoir could be looked at as the 49ers future slot cornerback.<\/p>\n 2021 Cap Number: $6,561,647 Analysis<\/strong>: The 49ers really struck gold when they traded a late rounder for former Detroit Lions 1st-rounder Laken Tomlinson, who has been an iron man, playing damn near every snap possible since becoming a 49ers, and while he\u2019s not the best pass protector, he\u2019s an elite run blocker, and depending on how well the young interior offensive lineman, like Jaylon Moore, Aaron Banks, Colton McKivitz, & Daniel Brunskill, pan out, the 49ers might be wise to lock up Tomlinson for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n19. SS Jaquiski Tartt<\/h3>\n
\nChance At Making Active Roster: Lock<\/p>\n18. NT D.J. Jones<\/h3>\n
\nChance At Making Active Roster: Lock<\/p>\n17. PK Robbie Gould<\/h3>\n
\nChance At Making Active Roster: Lock<\/p>\n16. RB Raheem Mostert<\/h3>\n
\nChance At Making Active Roster: Lock<\/p>\n15. DT Javon Kinlaw<\/h3>\n
\nChance At Making Active Roster: Lock<\/p>\n14. RT Mike McGlinchey<\/h3>\n
\nChance At Making Active Roster: Lock<\/p>\n13. FS Jimmie Ward<\/h3>\n
\nChance At Making Active Roster: Lock<\/p>\n12. CB K\u2019Waun Williams<\/h3>\n
\nChance At Making Active Roster: Lock<\/p>\n11. LG Laken Tomlinson<\/h3>\n
\nChance At Making Active Roster: Lock<\/p>\n