Gracen Halton shines in first preseason game with 49ers

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Gracen Halton shines in first preseason game with 49ers
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Gracen Halton, a rookie defensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers, showcased his skills in his first preseason game against Tennessee. In an impressive two-play sequence, he successfully sacked quarterback Cam Ward, though the play was called back due to a secondary penalty. Halton continued to make an impact by stopping running back Tyjae Spears for a loss. His performance reflects a solid summer of practice, drawing praise from teammates like left tackle Trent Williams. The 49ers are hopeful Halton will enhance their pass rush, which struggled last season. Other rookies, including Jalen Dugger and Ephesians Prysock, have also shown promise as the team prepares for the regular season.

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  • Gracen Halton split two linemen to sack Cam Ward.
  • Halton also stuffed Tyjae Spears for a 1-yard loss.
  • Left tackle Trent Williams praised Halton's explosiveness.
  • The 49ers finished last in the NFL last year with 20 sacks.
  • Other rookies like Jalen Dugger and Ephesians Prysock also impressed.
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A two-play sequence early in Gracen Halton's first exhibition game showed why the rookie defensive tackle drafted in the fourth round has impressed the San Francisco 49ers so much this summer. Halton split two Tennessee offensive linemen on a stunt to sack Cam Ward, only to have it negated by a penalty in the secondary. “I think the world kind of saw what he has to offer,” left tackle Trent Williams said.

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