It’s expected that Kyle Juszczyk, who went to the last two Pro Bowls, would receive the most votes from fans among NFC fullbacks as the NFL released voting results this week.
What wasn’t expected was another member of the 49ers being atop the list at their respective positions. And no, it’s not a notable player like Richard Sherman, Joe Staley, DeForest Buckner or George Kittle.
It’s backup linebacker Mark Nzeocha.
“It was really cool to see,” a beaming Nzeocha said at his locker on Thursday.
Nzeocha received 73,391 votes as of Wednesday to lead all NFC special teams players (non kickers, punters or return specialists).