With the San Francisco 49ers getting ready to kick the season off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, one of the more undervalued stories surrounding the team is the emergence of linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair.
In the Kyle Shanahan/John Lynch era, the team has been consistent in giving undrafted free agents a spot on the roster as well as playing time when they deserve it. Players like quarterback Nick Mullens, running back Matt Breida and wide receiver Kendrick Bourne are all undrafted players who worked their way up on the offense.