The San Francisco 49ers Saturday announced they have promoted TE Cole Hikutini to the active roster from the team’s practice squad.
Hikutini (6-4, 247) originally signed with the team as an undrafted rookie free agent on May 4, 2017. He was waived on September 2 and signed to the team’s practice squad the following day.
The rookie tight end will take the place of recently released NaVorro Bowman on the active roster.
A 23-year-old native of Wilton, CA, Hikutini attended the University of Louisville where he appeared in 24 games (13 starts) and registered 69 receptions for 1,016 yards and 11 touchdowns during his two-year career with the Cardinals.