SANTA CLARA – Cornerback Deommodore Lenoir remembers his rookie season with the San Francisco 49ers in 2021 when he had to share a locker with a rotating cast of players who, for a variety of reasons, didn’t last long with the team.

Four years later, Lenoir has officially become one of the 49ers’ leaders, as he was selected as one of the team’s eight captains for the 2025 season, joining Trent Williams, Fred Warner, George Kittle, Brock Purdy, Nick Bosa, Christian McCaffrey, and Kyle Juszczuk.

As part of the leadership group, Lenoir, who turns 26 in October, replaces veteran receiver Deebo Samuel, who spent six years with the 49ers before being traded to the Washington Commanders in May.

“It’s a surreal feeling,” Lenoir said Wednesday. “This is something I dreamed of when I was a kid. I

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