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Photo: Chris O\'Meara / AP Image 1 of / 13 Caption Close Image 2 of 13 9. G Joe Looney One of the last members from the supposedly failed 2011 draft, Looney is the surprise replacement to take Alex Boone’s spot in case of a extended holdout. He graded out well last year after playing extensively against the St. Louis Rams. less 9. G Joe Looney One of the last members from the supposedly failed 2011 draft, Looney is the surprise replacement to take Alex Boone’s spot in case of a extended holdout. He graded out well ... more Photo: Lance Iversen / The Chronicle Image 3 of 13 8. DE-FB Will Tukuafu Two summers ago, Tukuafu exhibited a devastating flair as a blocker at fullback. If Tukuafu can take the next step, the team’s short-yardage issue could be over. less 8. DE-FB Will Tukuafu Two summers ago, Tukuafu exhibited a devastating flair as a blocker at fullback. If Tukuafu can take the next step, the team’s short-yardage issue could be ... more Photo: Michael Macor / The Chronicle Image 4 of 13 7. QB Kory Faulkner The small-school quarterback has learned to stand in the pocket take a hit while delivering the ball, a trait not every quarterback possesses. He has size and can run. But he’s also the fourth quarterback out of four on most depth charts. less 7. QB Kory Faulkner The small-school quarterback has learned to stand in the pocket take a hit while delivering the ball, a trait not every quarterback possesses. He has size and can run. But ... more Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press Image 5 of 13 Image 6 of 13 5. DE Kaleb Ramsey The 49ers’ final draft pick this spring is immensely strong; he refused to give up despite numerous injuries in college. That combination could win him a roster spot on a stacked defensive line. less 5. DE Kaleb Ramsey The 49ers’ final draft pick this spring is immensely strong; he refused to give up despite numerous injuries in college. That combination could win him a roster spot on a ... more Photo: Brant Ward / The Chronicle Image 7 of 13 6. DL Lawrence Okoye He could be the most unique special teams cover player in the league. Even at 304 pounds, the man has blazing speed. But the former British Olympian has to prove he can give the 49ers something as a defensive lineman, a role he is still learning. less 6. DL Lawrence Okoye He could be the most unique special teams cover player in the league. Even at 304 pounds, the man has blazing speed. But the former British Olympian has to prove he can give ... more Photo: Dave Shopland / Associated Press Image 8 of 13 4. NT Ian Williams Williams beat out Glenn Dorsey to become the starting nose tackle last preseason, but had his lower leg shattered in the first quarter of the opener. Three surgeries later, Williams will fight for playing time again with Dorsey, who is coming off a terrific year. less 4. NT Ian Williams Williams beat out Glenn Dorsey to become the starting nose tackle last preseason, but had his lower leg shattered in the first quarter of the opener. Three surgeries later, ... more Photo: Joe Mahoney / Associated Press Image 9 of 13 3. RB Marcus Lattimore The Frank Gore clone looked stiff during the first part of the off-season program, but then looked much better toward the end of mini-camp. He could be ready to resume his career after a devastating knee dislocation in college. less 3. RB Marcus Lattimore The Frank Gore clone looked stiff during the first part of the off-season program, but then looked much better toward the end of mini-camp. He could be ready to resume his ... more Photo: Jeff Chiu / Associated Press Image 10 of 13 Image 11 of 13 2. DT Tank Carradine Defensive end Justin Smith has undergone medical procedures the last two seasons, and Carradine may be the heir apparent to the 49ers’ defensive line leader. He has the dedication and the physical ability and, after spending last year recovering from a knee injury, he will get his opportunity. less 2. DT Tank Carradine Defensive end Justin Smith has undergone medical procedures the last two seasons, and Carradine may be the heir apparent to the 49ers’ defensive line leader. He has the ... more Photo: Jeff Chiu / Associated Press Image 12 of 13 1. TE Derek Carrier With Vernon Davis fighting for a new contract, Carrier is the guy on the roster who most closely replicates what Davis does. Carrier is athletic, fast, runs routes like the receiver he used to be and is making rapid strides with his blocking. less 1. TE Derek Carrier With Vernon Davis fighting for a new contract, Carrier is the guy on the roster who most closely replicates what Davis does. Carrier is athletic, fast, runs routes like the ... more Photo: Michael Zagaris / Getty Images Image 13 of 13 Top 10 sleeper players going into 49ers' training camp 1 / 13 Back to Gallery

In a few weeks, the 49ers will open up training camp. You’re already watching for Kaepernick, Gore, Willis and the rest, but here are 10 under-the-radar names that could be contenders for playing time when the season kicks off.

The 49ers’ training camp schedule is as follows:

July 16 — Rookies

July 18 — Quarterbacks and injured veterans

July 23 — Everyone reports

July 24 — First practice (no pads)

July 25 — Second practice (no pads)

July 26 — First pads practice