SANTA CLARA – Jack Heneghan, with Dartmouth economics degree in hands, pushed aside his post-college plans when his hometown NFL team called.
He might have had an opportunity as an analyst at a private equity firm after serving an internship last summer, but his life took a different route when the 49ers offered him a spot on their 90-man roster as an undrafted rookie quarterback.
Heneghan received few practice snaps with the 49ers through organized team activities and training camp. But on Thursday in the 49ers’ preseason finale, Heneghan saw plenty of action as a reward for his hard work.