When the San Francisco 49ers announced that they signed five of their draft picks and 10 undrafted free agents, they still had one roster spot open. On Saturday, the 49ers signed former rice running back Austin Walter after a tryout.
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Walter announced on his Instagram page as well.
He ran a 4.49 40-yard dash at the regional Combine. Here are some notes from his workout:
Walter had a few hiccups on his starts in the 40-yard dash and shuttle drills.