49er players think RB Jerick McKinnon breaks out this year

Although he has been a member of the San Francisco 49ers only since April, left tackle Trent Williams didn't hesitate when asked recently which of his new teammates he's most excited to see this season:

Running back Jerick McKinnon.

"The way he's looked in the offseason, I just can't fathom him not being a breakout player," Williams said.

Related players: Raheem Mostert, Tevin Coleman

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Whether McKinnon, 28, will be able to reach pre-injury levels remains to be seen. The early returns are encouraging. He opened camp practicing without restriction and has authored at least one eye-opening run or catch in each of the early practices, the story said. He would fill a big void on the 49ers as they've coveted a pass-catching back since losing McKinnon.

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