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Did Aldon Smith’s Release Save OLB Corey Lemonier?

One sack and 19 tackles.

Those are the pro-level numbers for third-year veteran outside linebacker Corey Lemonier. The third-round selection of the 49ers in the 2013 NFL draft has struggled to gain any sort of headway at the pro level and has seen his role with the team relegated to special teams efforts and as a backup.

“J.T. pointed out my footwork, and I think I’ve gotten a lot better with it. I feel like I’m improving there.” – Linebacker Corey Lemonier

David Fucillo of Niners Nation predicted back in June that Lemonier would not make the final cut for the 53-man roster in 2015.