The San Francisco 49ers are going to need their 2024 rookie class to pan out over the next handful of years.

While most of the first-year players don't have outsized roles to start their careers, many of them found ways to contribute in the 49ers' season opener. Roles will surely grow for the players who aren't taking on starting jobs right away, but producing in their more limited capacities is a great first step toward making an impact further along in their careers.

Throughout the 49ers' 2024 campaign we'll keep track of how their rookies produce.

Week 1 was a good start with a slew of players popping up on the stat sheet:

Round 1, Pick 31: WR Ricky Pearsall

Week 2Did not play (NFI list)

Week 1Did not play (NFI list)

Round 2, Pick 64: CB Renardo Green

Week 2It was the defensive NFL debut for Green against the Vikings. He played four snaps, including three at outside corner and one in the slot. That versatility is going to help him earn snaps and a bigger role with San Francisco down the road. He may even be in line for more snaps after Isaac Yiadom struggled at points in the loss. Green also played on special teams and drew a flag.

Week 1Green didn't play any defensive snaps, instead working in as a key special teams contributor. He played on every kick return and coverage team, and logged a really nice tackle to stifle a punt return.

Round 3, Pick 86: OL Dominick Puni

Week 2This might have been Puni's first real 'welcome to the NFL' moment. He wasn't great in any facet and allowed three pressures on 45 pass-blocking snaps. He also landed as the worst offensive player by PFF's overall offensive grade. The arrow is still pointing up for Puni, but Sunday was a game to learn from.

Week 1Puni got the start at right guard and put on a show in his NFL debut. He played 72 total snaps and allowed just one pressure in 36 pass-blocking reps. Puni also graded out well as the second-highest graded run blocker among rookies according to Pro Football Focus.

Round 4, Pick 124: S Malik Mustapha

Week 2For the second week in a row, Mustapha had a nearly identical game to Green. However, Mustapha saw substantial time on defense. He didn't make much of an impact in coverage, but he was constantly around the football and came up with three tackles in 31 total snaps. If Talanoa Hufanga remains out for Week 3, we may see Mustapha start over the veteran George Odum. Mustapha also maintained his special teams role.

Week 1Mustapha had an identical game to Green. Both players figure to be starters in the secondary. For now they're both key special teams players getting run on every coverage and return unit.

Round 4, Pick 129: RB Isaac Guerendo

Week 2Guerendo got his first NFL carry against the Vikings. He's still looking for his first NFL rushing yard. His lone run went straight into the line for no gain. That was also his only offensive snap of the contest. We may see that number tick up in a game where San Francisco isn't playing from behind. Interestingly, Guerendo's kick coverage snaps were removed completely. His only three special teams plays came on kick returns.

Week 1The 49ers played their rookie running back on just three offensive snaps and he didn't touch the ball. He did play 10 special teams snaps, all on kick coverage. He wasn't part of the punt coverage team.

Round 4, Pick 135: WR Jacob Cowing

Week 2We're still waiting for Cowing's offensive debut. His only appearances came on punt returns for the second consecutive week. In Minnesota he muffed a punt that the 49ers were able to recover, but they cannot afford to have ball security on punt returns become a problem. Cowing has to be perfect in that facet.

Week 1Cowing's contributions came on punt returns where he took two punts back for 15 yards. His four snaps on punt returns were his only Week 1 work.

Round 7, Pick 252: LB Tatum Bethune

Week 2Bethune was an active special teams contributor again. This time he played on every special teams unit except for the field goal teams. He didn't log a stat against the Vikings.

Week 1It was a special teams-only night for Bethune. He was on kick returns, punt returns and kick coverage. He was not part of the punt coverage unit. PFF had him down for a missed tackle on special teams.

This article originally appeared on Niners Wire: 49ers rookie check-in: A Week 2 faceplant after strong opener