The 49ers’ rookie minicamp allowed sneak peaks into Malik Mustapha’s defensive versatility, Ricky Pearsall’s route running and Jacob Cowing’s. punt-return potential.
San Francisco 49ers wide receivers Jacob Cowing, left, and Ricky Pearsall participate in a practice in Santa Clara, Calif., on Friday, May 10, 2024. SANTA CLARA – Malik Mustapha lurked in the secondary as he debuted on the 49ers’ practice field at rookie minicamp.Seeing Mustapha patrol the field and communicate loudly made imaginations run wild, such as: maybe this guy’s versatility and violence will pan out as advertised.
“When I see the ball, I’m just going to go attack it and disrupt it any way I can,” Mustapha said. “It’s not about how tall and big I am, but about having the heart and desire. The fuel and love I have for this game drives me to be that way.” More simply, Mustapha proved adept at blending into the defensive front, or with linebackers, or as a third safety. That later role is most likely in the 49ers’ scheme, amid incumbent starters Talanoa Hufanga and Ji’Ayir Brown.
Lynch, after the draft, said of Mustapha: “We talk a lot about running to the football and getting there with bad intentions and Malik kind of embodies that. One of our favorite interviews, one of my favorite interviews at the Combine. He really handles himself well, but on the field plays the right way.”
“We’ll start him out inside and see what he can do in there. If you can retain it, you want to learn it earlier,” Sorensen said. “We know what Demo can do. Sammy Womack’s done a good job the last couple weeks, and so has Kemon Hall. will get some work outside, too.”Offensive lineman Dominick Puni, a third-round pick, has the strength and versatility to potentially play anywhere, though right guard might be his most immediate shot.
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