NFL-- After Elijah Mitchell's injury, Adam Schefter suggests one player could step up

After putting Elijah Mitchell on injured reserve with an MCL sprain, the San Francisco 49ers must find a replacement for last season's breakthrough backfield standout.

Adam Schefter thinks another rookie might take advantage of a situation.

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The 49ers will "certainly" give Jeff Wilson extra work, the NFL insider told Field Yates.

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After finishing the 2020 season with five touchdowns in his final four games, Jeff Wilson played just nine games the next year.

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Schefter cautioned everyone to keep a watch on Jordan Mason, calling him "the person that interests me," nonetheless.

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The undrafted rookie out of Georgia Tech "had energy to his game" during the preseason, according to Schefter.

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Despite the fact that Tyrion Davis-Price, a third-round pick, is more likely to succeed than Mason based on draft equity.

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In addition, Mason beat out Trey Sermon, a third-round pick in 2021, for a roster place.

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Mason attracted Schefter's notice after amassing 94 rushing yards on 19 preseason rushes.

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