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Jimmie Ward a cornerback starter at 49ers first OTA practice

SANTA CLARA -- Chip Kelly held his first 49ers practice that involved his whole team -- or nearly so -- on Tuesday. It was as fast-paced and huddle-less as advertised. And some players obviously were in better shape than others. Some notes and observations:

* It was nearly a full house in Santa Clara. First-round draft pick Joshua Garnett cannot participate because, per league rules, Stanford classes are still in session. Nose tackle Ian Williams is rehabilitating from an ankle injury in Florida while defensive lineman Glenn Dorsey is rehabbing from his ACL injury at the team facility.