Projecting the 53-Man Roster

In perhaps the biggest surprise Zak Keasey will beat out Moran Norris

The 49ers are set to open up preseason tomorrow and then the cuts will begin. It’s always a crap shoot trying to figure out who will or will not make the squad. There is always one player who most think should make it but gets left out in the cold. So here is my prediction for the 53-man roster.

Quarterback:
Alex Smith, Shaun Hill, JT O’Sullivan

Running back:
Frank Gore, DeShaun Foster, Michael Robinson

Fullback:
Zak Keasey

Tight End:
Vernon Davis, Delanie Walker, Billy Bajema

Wide Receiver:
Isaac Bruce, Bryant Johnson, Arnaz Battle, Jason Hill, Ashley Lelie, Josh Morgan

Offensive Line:
Joe Staley, Jonas Jennings, Eric Heitmann, Adam Snyder, David Baas, Chilo Rachal, Barry Sims, Tony Wragge, Cody Wallace

Defensive Line:
Isaac Sopoaga, Ray McDonald, Aubrayo Franklin, Kentwan Balmer, Ronald Fields, Justin Smith

Linebacker:
Patrick Willis, Manny Lawson, Jeff Ulbrich, Parys Haralson, Brandon Moore, Larry Grant, Tully Banta-Cain, Dontarrious Thomas

Cornerback:
Nate Clements, Walt Harris, Shawntae Spencer, Reggie Smith, Tarrell Brown, Donald Strickland

Safety:
Michael Lewis, Dashon Goldson, Mark Roman, Keith Lewis

Long snapper:
Brian Jennings

Punter:
Andy Lee

Kicker:
Joe Nedney

KR/PR:
Allan Rossum