San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle D.J. Jones (93) Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
D.J. Jones has been a quality member of the 49ers defensive line since 2018, but he’ll face some stiff competition for field time in 2021.
Generally speaking, the San Francisco 49ers‘ 2017 NFL Draft class was a flop. The only true standout from that year’s class is All-Pro tight end George Kittle.
While nowhere near as prolific as Kittle, the Niners’ sixth-round pick from that year, nose tackle D.J. Jones, quietly rose from being a hopeful backup to becoming a quality starter at the position, essentially holding that role from 2018 through 2020.