49ers reportedly spent “big” money on an undrafted defensive tackle

April 28, 2024 | Written by Angelina Martin | Updated April 28, 2024 at 4:34 p.m. PARTNER

 

Following the conclusion of the third day of the 2024 NFL Draft, when the San Francisco 49ers selected Malik Mustapha, Isaac Guerendo, Jacob Cowing, Jarrett Kingston, and Tatum Bethune, general manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan address reporters.

Evan Anderso, a former defensive tackle for Florida Atlantic, is apparently the 49ers’ biggest bet. According to KPRC 2 Houston’s Aaron Wilson, who reported on Sunday, citing a source, San Francisco signed Anderson as an undrafted free agent on Saturday, offering the 6-foot-3, 326-pound lineman $280,000 in total guaranteed money—a $30,000 signing bonus and $250,000 of his basic salary guaranteed.

Anderson’s guaranteed contract essentially ensures the UDFA a position on the 49ers practice squad, as Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area stated.