. >> kassim osgood is trying to revolutionize the 49ers special teams unit but it's at the wide receiver where the veteran is turning heads even though he hasn't taken an offensive snap since 2011. here's dennis o'donnell. >> just want it to let them know it wasn't a spot wasted on the roster. >> reporter: kassim osgood might not catch a ton of passes this season but the 49ers version of the swiss arm knife has been to three pro boles making tackles on special teams. >> from the day he got here his spiral notebook was filled with information picking up the system well. >> most people will tell you at the beginning of your career you won't make it to the nfl you should give up and be a doctor or lawyer or something. yes, if you have faith in yourself and if you have faith in god you can accomplish anything. >> reporter: anything includes acting. the north salinas high school grad earned a role in the cbs show jericho. >> i was in the kingdom with jamie foxx. they filled the role. so they got me in something else. so what would you think about jericoh? if i can do it i'll do it. >> reporte

. >> reporter: kassim osgood might not catch a ton of passes this season but the 49ers version of they knife has been to three pro bowls making tackles on special teams. >> from the time he got here his spiral notebook was filled with information. really picked up the system well. >> reporter: the attitude that's kept him in football has helped him in other areas of life, as well. >> mostly will tell you at the beginning of the career you won't make it to the nfl and do something and be a doctor or lawyer or something. if you have faith in yourself and faith in god you can accomplish anything. >> reporter: including acting. the north salinas high school grad once earned a role in the cbs show, jericho. >> ist just in the kingdom with jamie fox so they liked me so i got something else i can probably get you in on. what would you think about getting in being on jericoh? okay, if i can do it i'll do it. >> reporter: if acting doesn't pan out he turned into a food critic reviewing the cuisine in the 49ers cafeteria. it might not be the french laundry but his instagram followers don't seem