49ers Garoppolo roots for prep quarterback’s own ACL comeback

SANTA CLARA – Fan mail filled Jimmy Garoppolo’s locker the past year, encouraging his comeback from an anterior cruciate ligament tear.

Now he’s returning the favor.

Garoppolo has sent a pep talk to a Bay Area high school quarterback coming off his own ACL injury from last season.

Thank you so much @jimmypolo10 for the good look wishes in tomorrow’s season opener. An ACL injury ain’t gonna keep either of us down. #comebackSZN #Skodons

Kannon Dote, an Amador Valley High-Pleasanton senior, received Garoppolo’s video message – forwarded from the 49ers — ahead of the Dons’ season opener Friday night at Antioch.