49ers rookie Cowing continues impressive NFL preseason vs. Raiders

49ers rookie Cowing continues impressive NFL preseason vs. Raiders originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

LAS VEGAS — After a standout performance in the 49ers’ second NFL preseason game, Jacob Cowing wanted to prove it was not a fluke.

The rookie wide receiver caught all three of his targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in San Francisco’s 24-24 tie with the Las Vegas Raiders in its preseason finale Friday night. Cowing also looked confident returning punts, bringing out three for 19 yards for an average of 6.3 yards per return.

“Just continuing to play my game,” Cowing said after the game. “Being confident in my abilities each and every game, each and every practice I’m going into. Just being present in the moment, too. Not trying to think too far ahead.”

Cowing was referring to Tuesday, Aug. 27, which is the day teams must make their initial cuts to 53 players on the roster. While the fourth-round draft pick will more than likely remain in Santa Clara for some time to come, there will be teammates who will be released — and that’s not lost on the Arizona product.

“Just spending those moments with the guys in preseason,” Cowing said. “Cherishing the moments, and all the hard work that we put into this thing. Seeing people smile, that was just my mindset going into the preseason. Be in the moment, be where my feet are and just have fun playing ball.”

Having fun included the rookie’s first preseason touchdown at the end of the third quarter. Cowing found an opening in the end zone and quarterback Josh Dobbs perfectly threaded the needle right into Cowing’s awaiting hands.

“I saw the corner, he was outside leverage, and I’m like this is the perfect look,” Cowing said. “I got to go get on his toes, make him move and see if I can’t the ball in my hands and get a touchdown and that’s what worked out and happened in that moment and I’m super grateful for that time.”

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Publish date : 2024-08-24 19:05:01

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