While we’re all focused on Trey Lance, and for a good reason, the 49ers have a couple of other rookies who deserve plenty of praise for their preseason performance.
Aaron Banks and Trey Sermon both missed Sunday’s game against the Chargers due to injuries. Elijah Mitchell is already sidelined, so he didn’t play, either. Since we’ve already gone in-depth about Lance’s play, let’s talk about the rest of the rookies who suited up for the Niners.
CB Ambry Thomas
Thomas still has the “deer in headlights” look at times. First, Thomas gave up a 39-yard reception where he was in a good initial position, but he looked back for the pass too early, which took him out of phase.