In 2023, Deommodore Lenoir proved he belonged in the NFL. Lenoir started 17 games for the Niners and, per Sports Info Solutions, only allowed one touchdown on 74 targets. In one season, Lenoir outplayed his fifth-round draft status. Now, heading into a contract year, Deommodore wants to prove he’s worthy of a lucrative second contract.
Pro Football Focus went through each team to identify every underrated player. For the Niners, it was Lenoir:
While Lenoir, a former fifth-round pick, became a starter in 2022, his true breakout came in 2023 in his third season.