One of the most impressive players in the 49ers' first preseason game was rookie safety Malik Mustapha. 'I loved how he played,' said head coach Kyle Shanahan.
SANTA CLARA -- One of the most impressive players in the 49ers' first preseason game was rookie safety Malik Mustapha.
He made three eye-popping plays. First, he blasted running back Julius Chestnut after a three-yard gain to prevent what could have been a big play. Next, he tackled running back Hassan Haskins for no gain on fourth and 1 to force a turnover on downs. Finally, he destroyed Kearis Jackson during a kick return.. "You could see how he did it on special teams. He had no hesitation.
The 49ers drafted Mustapha in Round 4 this year with the draft pick they acquired when they traded Trey Lance to the Cowboys. Through two weeks of training camp, Mustapha has played exclusively with the backups, but if he continues to impress, he could become a starter sooner rather than later.Grant Cohn has covered the San Francisco 49ers daily since 2011.
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