SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The San Francisco 49ers aren't quite through half of the 2016 season, but at seven games and one bye week in, they're pretty close. Which means it's not a bad time to take a look at how the 10 draft picks who remain with the franchise have fared.

With that in mind, here's a player-by-player look at the Niners' class of 2016:

DT DeForest Buckner -- Buckner has had no shortage of opportunity in his first season, playing the most snaps of any of San Francisco's defensive linemen even though he missed a game because of a foot injury. Buckner has had some good and bad on those many snaps, posting 36 tackles, two sacks and a fumble recovery in six games. He's also been a liability in the run game when teams have loaded up and run right at him and used his height and too-high pad level against him. But Buckner has offered enough glimpses of his potential that his combination of size and athleticism should make him an effective player moving forward as he refines his technique.

G Joshua Garnett -- Garnett bounced between guard spots during the preseason and then opened the year as a backup to starters Andrew Tiller and Zane Beadles. Because he missed time in the spring as Stanford finished classes, Garnett was always going to play catch up but he's apparently caught up enough to step into the starting lineup. He's replaced Tiller at right guard in the past two games with mixed results. Garnett has struggled mightily in pass protection, though there have been some good moments in the run game. Tiller clearly outperformed Garnett in his starts, but the 49ers seem willing to accept the growing pains from Garnett in hopes of a long-term payoff.

CB Will Redmond -- Redmond wasn't able to fully recover from the ACL injury he suffered in his final college season and landed on injured reserve to open the season. But Redmond looks like he's going to get a chance to debut after the bye. The Niners already opened his 21-day window to become the team's player designated to return from injured reserve and he could do so as soon as this week if the 49ers believe he's up for it.

CB Rashard Robinson -- You can make a solid case that Robinson has been the Niners' best rookie. Dating to training camp, Robinson showed the ability to be sticky in coverage and unafraid to help in the run game. It was enough to earn him work as the team's third corner early in the season with Jimmie Ward moving into the slot in nickel packages. When Ward suffered a quadriceps injury, Robinson stepped into his starting role and played well. Robinson hasn't been as consistent in the past two games but he's also been hampered by a concussion and a knee injury. Still, Robinson looks to have some long-term upside that could make him a quality pick from the fourth round.

DL Ronald Blair -- Defensive coordinator Jim O'Neil said recently that the team needs to and will use Blair a bit more. The problem has been finding his best fit, as he's played along the defensive line but also can stand up as an edge rusher. With his lack of size, he might be better suited for the latter role, especially if outside linebacker Aaron Lynch is going to miss time with an ankle injury. He has three tackles and a half of a sack in seven games. Blair has a lot of upside, but it's fair to wonder if he'd be better suited as a three-technique defensive tackle in a 4-3 scheme.

OT John Theus -- Theus landed a spot on the roster after some injury hiccups during training camp but has yet to appear or even be in uniform for a game this season. Theus is the team's No. 3 tackle behind starters Joe Staley and Trent Brown though the Niners would move Beadles to tackle rather than using Theus if injuries struck.

OT Fahn Cooper -- Cooper lost out to Theus on a possible final roster spot for an offensive lineman but remains on the practice squad. He played tackle and guard in the preseason so he at least could offer versatility if called up to the active roster.

RB Kelvin Taylor -- Taylor didn't make the 53-man roster out of training camp and has spent the first part of the season on the practice squad.

WR Aaron Burbridge -- Burbridge has proved a pretty solid special teams player after claiming the last receiver spot on the depth chart out of the preseason. He hasn't offered much to the offense with two catches for 20 yards and his role there has been limited anyway. Perhaps if the Niners trade a receiver before Tuesday's deadline, Burbridge would get more opportunities on offense.

CB Prince Charles Iworah -- Iworah didn't make the 53-man roster out of training camp and has spent the first part of the season on the practice squad.