SANTA CLARA – The 49ers on Friday waived quarterback Dylan Thompson and running back Kendall Gaskins from the team’s 90-man roster to make room for a 23-player rookie class.
The 49ers had 11 draft draft picks last week. The club announced signed contracts for defensive linemen DeForest Buckner and Ronald Blair, offensive linemen John Theus and Fahn Cooper, quarterback Jeff Driskel, running back Kelvin Taylor, wide receiver Aaron Burbridge, and cornerbacks Rashard Robinson and Prince Charles Iworah.
As CSNBayArea.com previously reported, the 49ers also waived guard Jordan Devey and kicker Corey Acosta.