As one of the most accomplished franchises in NFL history, the San Francisco 49ers have enjoyed several legendary players throughout their existence. Joe Montana is one of the most well-known, but Jerry Rice won’t ever be forgotten either. All-time greats never are.
While Montana and Rice are at the pinnacle when it comes to some of the greatest 49ers in franchise history, several others have contributed to their success over the years, including Frank Gore, who never seemed like he could run out of gas.
Now, the 49ers are evaluating the sons of two of these legendary former players mentioned above ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Jerry Rice and Frank Gore’s sons have a chance to join San Francisco 49ers
The NFL Scouting Combine gives all 32 teams a chance to closely evaluate over 300 prospects after their college careers have ended. For USC’s Brenden Rice, and Southern Mississippi’s Frank Gore Jr., it’s the biggest job interviews of their lives.
You’ve probably figured out by now that Brenden is the son of NFL Hall of Fame receiver Jerry Rice, and just like his father, he is a wideout.
The same goes for Frank Gore Jr., though that one is much more obvious. Yet, like his dad, the younger Gore is also a running back.
Neither are viewed as first-round or even Day 2 prospects, meaning all 32 teams will have a chance to add Rice and Gore to their rosters during the three-day draft event. But the 49ers are already doing their due diligence on the pair of San Francisco legends’ sons.
Rice confirmed that he’s met with the 49ers’ front office and would welcome the opportunity to pick up where his dad left off in a Niners uniform.
Brenden Rice confirms he met with the 49ers, and discussed the possibility of playing for his father’s former team in a loaded San Francisco offense 👀 pic.twitter.com/Tr6WKHmYST
— 49ers on NBCS (@NBCS49ers) March 1, 2024
And if that wasn’t enough to bring back positive memories, the 49ers have also visited with Luke McCaffrey, the younger brother of Christian McCaffrey and the son of former NFL WR Ed McCaffrey. The best part is that Luke wouldn’t be competing with his brother, as he plays wide receiver instead of running back. Yet, like Rice and Gore Jr., he’s not viewed as a top prospect, meaning the 49ers will have several opportunities to draft him, if they wish.
