Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Malik Mustapha
49ers· #6

MalikMustapha

Safety

  • 5'10"
  • 206 lbs
  • Age 24
28
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Int
3
Pass Def
2026 SeasonThrough 7 games

Player Info

Position
Safety
Height
5'10"
Weight
206 lbs
Age
24
Born
June 25, 2002 · Charlotte, NC
College
Wake Forest
Experience
3rd Season

Contract Details

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$4.6MTotal Value
4YearsDuration
$1.2MAvg. Annual
2024 – 2027Contract Years
$1.1M2026 Salary

Rookie contract · free agent 2028via ESPN

Draft Info

2024Draft Year
Round 4Round
Pick 124Overall
Wake ForestCollegeSFDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
28Tackles
16Solo
12Assisted
0.0Sacks
2.0Stuffs
0Forced Fum
0Int
3Pass Def

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
20267280.003
202512760.013
202416720.015
Total351760.0211

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

Mustapha was a full participant at practice Tuesday after dealing with a hamstring injury during the preseason. The 24-year-old is expected to operate as the team's starting strong safety in 2026, and he appears to be good to go for Thursday night's regular-season opener against Los Angeles.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
Oct 25@ ATLL830.000
Oct 19vs WASW440.001
Oct 11@ SEAW750.001

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Injury Status

HealthyNo injury designation