Alex

Balducci

A converted nose tackle, Balducci appeared in two games as an undrafted rookie last year. He’ll add depth to an offensive line that’s lost multiple starters. Balducci was a guard with the 49ers, but the Jets are listing him at center.

Balducci played nose tackle at Oregon. At 6'4/309, he certainly has the size to play up front and is a very good athlete. The Niners will hope to make Balducci their version of J.R. Sweezy, who successfully transitioned from defensive tackle to guard in Seattle.

2014 first-rounder Arik Armstead, 2015 first-rounder DeForest Buckner, and Balducci all played on the same defensive line together at Oregon. Balducci (6'4/309) made 29 starts at defensive tackle for the Ducks, finishing his career with 10.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. He was selected honorable mention All-Pac 12 as a senior. Balducci showed passable athleticism for his size at Oregon’s Pro Day, running 5.01 with a 9-foot-5 broad jump and 33-inch vertical. In the NFL, Balducci best projects as a rotational early-down run stopper.