SF Gracen Halton
NFL player. Position: DT. Team: San Francisco 49ers.
Quick Facts
- Position: DT (Defensive Tackle)
- Team: San Francisco 49ers
- Draft: Rookie (2026)
2026 Outlook
Rookie defensive lineman who suffered a bruised knee on the first day of 2026 training camp, missing valuable early reps. For rookies, limited practice time early in camp compounds their NFL transition difficulty. The 49ers signed veteran Kevin Givens as backup depth, which could limit Halton's roster opportunities. Backup competition from Sebastian Valdez and UDFAs Bryson Eason and James Thompson is heating up. (per 3-early-49ers-injuries-are-already-creating-roster-opportunities)
Through Week 3 of the 2026 season, Halton has converted his opportunities into solid early production. Compiled nine tackles, four run stops, three quarterback pressures, and one pass breakup on 92 snaps. Playing with terrific hustle and effort, disengaging effectively around the line of scrimmage. Projecting to develop into a really good player despite underdraft status. (per 10 NFL Rookies Already Making Their Draft-Day Value Impossible to Ignore - Sports Illustrated)
Role / Depth Chart
Rookie competing for roster spot, but injury has set him behind in acclimation.
Injury Status
Bruised knee (first day of 2026 training camp) — expected to miss early practice time.
Recent News
- 2026-07-27 — Bruised knee early in training camp, falling behind in rookie development (3-early-49ers-injuries-are-already-creating-roster-opportunities)