The key figures on the San Francisco 49ers special team units are likely to be the same in 2016 as they were a season ago.
Kicker Phil Dawson, punter/holder Bradley Pinion and longsnapper Kyle Nelson figure to remain as the three specialists on the roster. Bruce Ellington is once again a candidate to start at kick and/or punt returner.
Another player that had a noticeable presence on special teams during the offseason program was rookie quarterback Jeff Driskel.
Special teams coordinator Derius Swinton II provided insight on all four players at the end of the team's mandatory minicamp.