SANTA CLARA – Mainstays safely watched from the 49ers sideline as Thursday night’s exhibition finale afforded others a final audition to either be a stud or a dud. The nominees are:
THREE STUDS
1. Running back Jeff Wilson Jr.: Promoted from the practice squad last season, Wilson enhanced his roster bid with a 41-yard touchdown run late in the first quarter. Wilson cut back right and received a tremendous, down-field block by hustling quarterback C.J. Beahard.
Wilson’s 100 yards (20 carries) pulled him with 22 of the NFL’s exhibition lead, a title won by a 49ers rusher from 2009-11 with Glen Coffee, Anthony Dixon and Kendall Hunter.