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49ers will start an undrafted rookie at right guard, barring a miracle, coach says

The only undrafted rookie on the 49ers roster might be in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Detroit Lions.

Najee Toran, who was elevated from the practice squad this week, could be making his first career start due to injuries to the team’s top-three options at right guard, Kyle Shanahan said Thursday.

“Right now, we’re still waiting on some guys to get healthy,” Shanahan said during an interview on KNBR (680 AM). “So we’re not sure going if they’re going to be able to by Sunday. ... (Toran) has gotten most of the reps throughout the week.