It’s not every day that a franchise legend’s son makes his first NFL catch.
The San Francisco 49ers traveled to Las Vegas to take on the Raiders today in their second preseason game. During the third quarter, wide receiver Terique Owens – son of Hall of Fame wideout Terrell Owens – hauled in a pass from quarterback Mac Jones for 17 yards.
That marks the first catch for Owens in his second preseason with the 49ers.
San Francisco signed Owens as an undrafted free agent following the 2024 NFL Draft. He was put on injured reserve prior to the 2024 season before the team signed him to the practice squad for the season.
The 49ers kept him on the roster this offseason amid injuries to multiple starters. Ricky Pearsall’s worked his way back from a minor hamstring injury but Brandon Aiyuk will likely be out for multiple weeks as he works back from a major knee injury last season.
Veteran Demarcus Robinson is facing a possible suspension at the start of the season and Jauan Jennings is seeking a new contract.
Owens’ father Terrell had 592 catches for 8,572 yards and 81 touchdowns over eight years with the 49ers from 1996 to 2003. He’s got a ways to go to catch up with his Hall of Fame dad but today marks a start.
49ers WR depth chart
Amid these injuries and potential suspensions, the 49ers have a crowded wide receiver room. Here’s how the depth chart looks ahead of their preseason finale against the Los Angeles Chargers:
- Ricky Pearsall
- Jauan Jennings
- Jacob Cowing
- Demarcus Robinson
- Jordan Watkins
- Russell Gage Jr.
- Terique Owens
- Junior Bergen
- Isaiah Hodgins
- Robbie Chosen