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          Fullback Kyle Juszczyk only 49er selected to Pro Bowl

          After getting his first Pro Bowl nod last season with the Ravens, Kyle Juszczyk earns a return trip to Orlando. Joe Robbins/Getty Images
          • Nick Wagoner, ESPN Staff WriterDec 19, 2017, 08:17 PM ET
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              Nick Wagoner is an NFL reporter at ESPN. Nick has covered the San Francisco 49ers and the NFL at ESPN since 2016, having previously covered the St. Louis Rams for 12 years, including three years (2013 to 2015) at ESPN. In his 10 years with the company, Nick has led ESPN's coverage of the Niners' 2019 Super Bowl run, Colin Kaepernick's protest, the Rams making Michael Sam the first openly gay player drafted to the NFL, Sam's subsequent pursuit of a roster spot and the team's relocation and stadium saga. You can follow Nick via Twitter @nwagoner
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          SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The San Francisco 49ers had one player named to the Pro Bowl. Here's a look at who was selected and who wasn't:

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          Kyle Juszczyk, fullback, second Pro Bowl: As one of the 49ers' prized free-agent acquisitions, Juszczyk arrived with big expectations for his role in the offense. Though that might not have manifested itself in traditional statistics, he's been a valuable piece of the offense because of his versatility. Juszczyk has played multiple positions while remaining one of the best blocking backs in the league.

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          Robbie Gould, kicker: Perhaps snub is too strong of a word considering that Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein is absolutely deserving, but Gould is more than worthy of a mention here and should get to go if the Rams advance deep into the postseason. Gould has been money for the Niners almost all season, setting a career high with 36 field goals made, including a current streak of 20 in a row. In a career filled with success, Gould is having perhaps his best season.

          Joe Staley, left tackle: There were a few hiccups early on, but Staley has been back to form for most of the season and is still a shutdown blindside protector. According to Pro Football Focus, Staley has graded out as the seventh-best tackle in the league this season. With right tackle Trent Brown dealing with a shoulder injury, Staley's consistency on the left side has allowed the Niners to send extra blockers to help in Brown's stead.