Typically, early and mid-round picks from the NFL Draft wind up getting at least a couple years on the roster or practice squad before being deemed expendable.
For the San Francisco 49ers, there are a few who might be in danger of losing a roster spot as soon as their second year with the squad.
That’s the inevitable nature of the league, however, and the “what have you done for me lately” aspect of creating a 53-man roster means players are often dismissed before they have a chance to gain their footing.
A number of Niners from the 2018 NFL Draft could find themselves in this situation leading up to the preseason.