Players entering their second NFL seasons often make the biggest leap they'll make in their careers, or they have their worst year. They kind of sit back and relax, saying, 'All right, I get it now.' But they don't realize they don't go through their offseason the same way as they did getting prepared for the NFL. That's why you see a sophomore slump.
The 49ers' 2022 draft class showed signs of sophomore struggles, with only one full-season starter in 2023. The 2023 draft class is poised to have a more impactful year than its predecessor, showing promise for the second-year players.
S Ji'Ayir Brown's career trajectory in his second season is compared to Talanoa Hufanga's successful progression. Brown's consistent performance and command in his second year mirror Hufanga's growth and Pro Bowl appearance after starting games as a rookie.
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