The San Francisco 49ers are shaking up their linebacker room, adding another undrafted rookie to the mix while making a corresponding move to keep their 90-man roster in balance. On Monday, the team officially announced the signing of linebacker Larry Worth III to a three-year contract, and in a corresponding move, they waived linebacker Milo Eifler.

Worth joins the 49ers' undrafted rookie class after a college career that started at Jacksonville State and ended with two seasons at the University of Arkansas. Standing at 6-foot-4 and weighing 226 pounds, Worth brings an intriguing blend of size and versatility to the linebacker corps. In his 25 games with the Razorbacks, he racked up 118 tackles, two tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks, three pass breakups, and a forced fumble. That frame suggests the 49ers could envision him in multiple roles, whether as an inside or outside linebacker, depending on how he develops in their system.

This move isn't just about adding depth—it's a strategic play that taps into the 49ers' proven track record of finding hidden gems at linebacker among undrafted talent. Players like Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles and Azeez Al-Shaair both came into the league as undrafted free agents and carved out significant roles in San Francisco, showing that the team knows how to spot and develop talent at this position. Worth will now get his chance to compete during the offseason, starting with his spot on the roster following rookie minicamp.

Meanwhile, the departure of Milo Eifler marks the end of a brief stint with the 49ers. The 28-year-old signed a future contract with the team back in January, but his journey in the NFL has been a nomadic one since he entered the league as an undrafted free agent with the New York Jets in 2021. He has bounced around to several teams, most recently appearing in two games for the Arizona Cardinals in 2024. Now, he'll look for his next opportunity elsewhere.

For the 49ers, this swap is a low-risk, high-reward move that continues their tradition of giving undrafted players a shot to prove themselves. Worth now has a golden opportunity to earn a permanent spot on the roster and potentially follow in the footsteps of those who came before him.