IR
Injury Wrist
Est. Return 11/17/2024
2024 Defense Stats
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8
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0.0
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0
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0
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Hufanga continued his ascension as one of the top safeties in the league in 2023 by recording 52 tackles and three interceptions across 10 games before suffering a torn ACL in Week 11. Personally trained by legendary safety Troy Polamalu, Hufanga boasts a similar combination of physical play with a nose for the football. Head coach Kyle Shanahan expects his starting safety to return to the field sometime during training camp, putting Hufanga in position to be an impact IDP player for the 2024 season. Read Past Outlooks
May not return for 2024
Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday that it's "not a sure thing" that Hufanga will return from a wrist injury during the 2024 season, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Hufanga played through knee and ankle injuries earlier in the regular season before suffering ligament damage in his right wrist in Week 5 against the Cardinals. He was placed on injured reserve Oct. 9, and while a four-game minimum stint would set his return for Nov. 10 against the Buccaneers, it appears the injury is severe enough for the 24-year-old safety to possibly be sidelined for the rest of the 2024 campaign. In Hufanga's absence, George Odum (knee) has provided valuable depth at safety behind starters Malik Mustapha and Ji'Ayir Brown.
Hufanga played through knee and ankle injuries earlier in the regular season before suffering ligament damage in his right wrist in Week 5 against the Cardinals. He was placed on injured reserve Oct. 9, and while a four-game minimum stint would set his return for Nov. 10 against the Buccaneers, it appears the injury is severe enough for the 24-year-old safety to possibly be sidelined for the rest of the 2024 campaign. In Hufanga's absence, George Odum (knee) has provided valuable depth at safety behind starters Malik Mustapha and Ji'Ayir Brown.
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Measurables Review
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How do Talanoa Hufanga's measurables compare to other safeties?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 0"Weight
200 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.63 secShuttle Time
4.39 secCone Drill
6.96 secVertical Jump
35.5 inBroad Jump
128 inBench Press
12 repsHand Length
9.88 inArm Length
32.00 in
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Hufanga had a true breakout campaign in 2022, posting strong IDP numbers in the process (97 tackles, six turnovers and two sacks). The 23-year-old has been trained by legendary safety and fellow USC graduate Troy Polamalu, and the similarities showed both in aggressive style of play and flowing locks while patrolling the secondary. With veteran safety Jimmie Ward gone, Hufanga becomes the 49ers' top defensive back for this upcoming season.
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Moves to IR
Hufanga (wrist) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
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Extended absence expected
Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday that Hufanga has ligament damage in his wrist and will miss about a month, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
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Misses practice
Hufanga (wrist) was a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate, Josh Dubow of The Associated Press reports.
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Won't return vs. Arizona
Hufanga (wrist) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
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Dealing with wrist injury
Hufanga (wrist) is considered questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Cardinals, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Chance to return in Week 2
Hufanga has the chance to play Week 2 against Minnesota, David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Hufanga is working his way back from an Achilles injury that ended his 2023 season early, and he avoided the PUP list while logging limited practice sessions ahead of Monday's Week 1 matchup against the Jets. While he was inactive for the season opener, coach Kyle Shanahan noted that he expects the safety to continue to ramp up his activity level in practice. Hufanga's status for Week 2 will not become clear until later in the week.
Hufanga is working his way back from an Achilles injury that ended his 2023 season early, and he avoided the PUP list while logging limited practice sessions ahead of Monday's Week 1 matchup against the Jets. While he was inactive for the season opener, coach Kyle Shanahan noted that he expects the safety to continue to ramp up his activity level in practice. Hufanga's status for Week 2 will not become clear until later in the week.