49ers Have a Budding Star Flying Under the Radar
Summary
The San Francisco 49ers have a new rookie player, Gracen Halton, who played well in his first preseason game, especially in stopping opponents' running plays. The team hopes he can help improve their defense, which struggled against the run last season.Key Facts
- Gracen Halton is a rookie defensive lineman picked in the fourth round by the 49ers.
- In his first game, he earned a 73.6 overall grade from Pro Football Focus (PFF).
- Halton was especially good against the run, with a 75.0 PFF run-defense grade.
- He made four stops against running plays without missing a tackle.
- The 49ers had the worst run-defense grade in the league last season (27.0).
- Halton’s performance suggests he might see more playing time soon.
- Another new player, Osa Odighizuwa, may also help improve the team's interior defense.
- The preseason game shows promise but is not enough to fully judge Halton’s future impact.
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