It’s over. As much as head coach Kyle Shanahan wants to keep his roster competitive for the rest of the season the 2018 season is done. From injuries that continue to plague the team to regression from second-year players, it’s been a rough year for the 49ers.

But for as difficult as the season is going the team still contains a multitude of talented players that continue to impress with each week. These players feature on both sides of the ball and are crucial for an improved 2019 season.

And it’s safe to say that San Francisco fans are already looking forward to next year for a better result. So they might as well get on board with these players of the future. Especially with how well they’re doing this year.

Let’s look at the five keystone players that will be important for the 49ers to continue to build around.