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Ex-Ball State star sticks with 49ers

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Former Ball State star Nate Davis is getting the chance to keep developing into the effective, talented NFL quarterback he and the San Francisco 49ers believe he can be.

The third-string QB made the Niners’ 53-man roster despite coach Mike Singletary’s criticisms during training camp and hints the 2009 fifth-round pick was on the bubble.

“It’s really important that he really understands the skill set he has to have as a quarterback and not just sit over there on Sundays and wait for the offseason to come,” Singletary said during a conference call. “I really want him to contribute, hopefully this year.”

The 49ers released 22 players Friday, but all their 2010 draft picks made the cut. That includes starting offensive linemen Anthony Davis and Mike Iupati, both first-rounders who earned jobs with the first team.

– Associated Press