The 49ers just got a serious boost to their practice squad, officially adding three more players to the mix. Matt Maiocco dropped the news: Vincent Anthony Jr., Foster Sarell, and Kevin Givens are officially on board, joining Brandon Codrington who was already announced.
Undrafted Gems and O-Line Versatility Hit the Roster
Seriously, this Anthony Jr. pickup feels like a steal. This dude was an undrafted free agent from the 2026 class, but don’t let that fool you. He played for the Chiefs in preseason, and his numbers speak volumes: three stops and a pressure in just 55 snaps. At 6’6″, 250 pounds, he’s an edge rusher who also covered kicks. That kind of versatility? Elite. And his athleticism is off the charts: 93rd percentile height, 76th percentile arm length, 83rd percentile broad jump. That’s freakish talent right there, and the 49ers are snagging him up.
Then there’s Foster Sarell, the man who has played literally everywhere. Since 2021, this former Stanford Cardinal has been bouncing around, playing left tackle for the Broncos in preseason, and spending four seasons with the Chargers where he racked up nearly 500 snaps. Last season alone, he played 161 snaps at right guard and another 14 at left tackle. He even played 16 snaps at left tackle in 2024 and right tackle in the 2023 regular-season finale, starting three games at right tackle the year before that. The man is 6’6 1/2″ and 320 pounds, adding serious beef and experience wherever the team needs it.
The Familiar Face Who Still Shocks Us
And then there’s Kevin Givens. If you’ve been following, you know the name. This one’s a bit of a head-scratcher, honestly. He’s been with the team since 2019, and you gotta wonder if the 49ers weren’t looking for a different upgrade. But hey, familiarity goes a long way, right? Maybe his health is finally squared away, and he can be that practice presence, simulating those undersized Rams defensive tackles to give the offense some real looks. At 29, he’s a veteran on this practice squad, and that experience is always valuable, even if it’s not the splashiest move.
So, with these additions, the 49ers’ practice squad is stacking up: Isaac Alarcon, Khalil Dinkins, Jalen Graham, Wesley Grimes, KhaDarel Hodge, Sincere McCormick, Drake Nugent, Ogbo Okoronkwo, Will Pauling, Jakob Robinson, Jalen Stroman, Sebastian Valdez, Jon Weeks, and now Vincent Anthony Jr., Foster Sarell, and Kevin Givens.
What’s wild is there’s still one spot open. One more move to make, one more player to grab. Who’s it gonna be? What position are they targeting? Every addition matters, even on the practice squad. These guys are the depth, the future, and the key to keeping the main roster sharp. You know the 49ers are gonna make that last spot count.
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Originally reported by Niners Nation.
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