San Francisco 49ers 2022 rookie rankings

Welcome to 49ers 2022 rookie power rankings!

We’ll be taking periodic looks at the 49ers’ 2022 rookies throughout training camp and the preseason to see how the first-year players are faring in their introduction to the NFL.

Not all rookies are equal. Some were drafted on Day 2. Others went undrafted. Others play positions where they’ll have a chance to make an impact, while others are in spots where they won’t see the field much (if at all) in their first professional season.

Let’s dive into the early rankings, which will undoubtedly change as soon as the on-field action begins.

1
DE Drake Jackson

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There’s a chance the 49ers’ first pick in the 2022 draft has the most impactful season of all the first-year players. He’s a tremendous athlete who’ll be given plenty of chances to pin his ears back and get after the quarterback. Don’t be surprised if Jackson flashes once or twice a game in limited snaps.

2
WR Danny Gray

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Gray was the second of two third-round picks. His speed was on display in OTAs, and the tumult at receiver this offseason with Deebo Samuel requesting a trade could open the door for some early opportunities for the rookie from SMU. The 49ers haven’t had many chances to stretch the field vertically over the last few seasons. Gray has all the tools to be an impact playmaker down the field.

3
CB Samuel Womack

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An opening at the nickel corner job is there for the taking. There’s no true frontrunner there going into training camp and Womack made a name for himself at Toledo by overcoming adversity and carving out a long-term role despite making the team as a walk-on. He was a fifth-round pick for San Francisco so he’s not exactly a walk-on, but his experience taking hold of opportunities puts him in a good spot to steal the nickel job once he gets on the field.

4
RB Tyrion Davis-Price

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There may not be a more fascinating first-year player to watch than Davis-Price. It wouldn’t be a surprise if he struggles to shine in a practice setting before bursting onto the scene in a preseason game where his size and physicality can really stand out. He won’t be handed an opportunity for carries, but he’ll get…