The 49ers are entering a competitive offseason with key positional battles emerging, particularly at left guard, slot cornerback, and safety. Connor Colby leads the left guard competition, facing challenges from veterans and rookies. Upton Stout is the current slot cornerback, but the addition of Nate Hobbs could change the dynamics. At safety, Ji’Ayir Brown and Malik Mustapha are the starters, but Ephesians Prysock and UDFA Jalen Stroman may push for playing time to improve performance.
