The San Francisco 49ers did not have a lot of players show up in Pro Football Focus’ Top 101 players, but it was fitting that DeForest Buckner ranked highest. Buckner arrived at No. 38 on the list, which also marked his first appearance on it.
Buckner finished the season with 19 quarterback hits, which led all interior defenders. He also ranked fifth among interior defenders with 53 total pressures, and was top six in combined sacks and hits. He finished with only three sacks, but with a talent infusion along the line, he stands to see that number improve.