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San Francisco 49ers: 5 potential Joe Staley successors in 2020 NFL Draft

By Nicholas McGee

IOWA CITY, IOWA- NOVEMBER 23: Offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs #74 of the Iowa Hawkeyes celebrates with teammates after their match-up against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on November 23, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)
IOWA CITY, IOWA- NOVEMBER 23: Offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs #74 of the Iowa Hawkeyes celebrates with teammates after their match-up against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on November 23, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 29: Ian Book #12 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish speaks to his line in the first half against the Clemson Tigers during the College Football Playoff Semifinal Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 29: Ian Book #12 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish speaks to his line in the first half against the Clemson Tigers during the College Football Playoff Semifinal Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

Liam Eichenberg – Notre Dame

After a great rookie year for McGlinchey, why not add his former college team-mate? Eichenberg has performed up to standard at left tackle for the Fighting Irish since McGlinchey’s exit and having excelled at that spot, would have a strong case for playing there ahead of his fellow former Golden Domer were he to land with the Niners.

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Eichenberg’s footwork is impressive but he could definitely benefit from learning more about techniques and hand placement from a player as experienced as Staley, whose influence helped McGlinchey enjoy an excellent maiden NFL season.