49ers add former Chargers second-round linebacker

The 49ers added to the pass rush on Thursday, bringing in former Chargers linebacker Jerry Attaochu.

The 25-year-old is joining the 49ers on a one-year deal according to his agent.

Up the coast to San Francisco! @JAttaochu45 has agreed to terms on a 1-year deal with the @49ers. #LegendsLiveHere pic.twitter.com/afU1jqcsk4
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Insider Matt Maiocco confirmed this afternoon that Attaochu was in Santa Clara. The team announced the deal just before 4:30pm PT.

Attaochu was drafted No. 50 overall in the 2014 NFL Draft by the Chargers out of Georgia Tech. As a rookie, he played in 11 games and recorded two sacks. The next season, Attaochu broke out.

As a sophomore in the NFL, Attaochu suited up in 15 games and finished the 2015 season with six sacks and 42 tackles. But, he hasn't lived up to that season the past two years.

Attaochu only played in four games in 2017 and eight in 2016. The 49ers will pay him up to $5.125 million with $2.5 million guaranteed, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.