“San Francisco’s cornerback room continues to get deeper. Jason Verrett, whose one-time Pro Bowl career was derailed by an ACL tear, then Achilles tear, had a stellar campaign before tearing an ACL again to open the 2021 season.”
“It’s easy to see how some players in this year’s UDFA class could figure into the mix this season and beyond. San Francisco added a handful of players at positions that went unaddressed in the draft, so the 2022 UDFA group will have a real chance to make an impact if they perform well in training camp.”
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“Zakelj was a no-star recruit who didn’t become an offensive lineman until his senior season at Brecksville-Broadview High School in suburban Cleveland.