In 2019, the San Francisco 49ers received some surprising breakout-level production from players like defensive end Arik Armstead, safety Jimmie Ward and defensive tackle D.J. Jones. Those three were primary reasons why the Niners experienced a massive turnaround and made it all the way to Super Bowl LIV.
With the Niners’ Super Bowl window now open, the hope is another cast of players winds up taking that next-level step, showing the 2020 squad will wind up being just as prolific and potent as last year.
While it’s always possible to get some exceptional rookie production out of the soon-to-be 49ers 2020 NFL Draft class, like they did with EDGE Nick Bosa and wide receiver Deebo Samuel last year, let’s focus on some returning veterans who’ll look to make this kind of leap.