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  • San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kyle Williams (10) celebrates his touchdown with teammate quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) during their game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
  • San Francisc 49ers vs Maimi Dolphins
    San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) runs 50 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter chased by Miami Dolphins linebacker Jason Trusnik (93) at Candlestick Park on December 9, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif.
    Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com
  • San Francisco 49ers vs St. Louis Rams
    San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7)] reacts after his touchdown in the fourth quarter on November 11, 2012 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif.
    Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com
  • San Francisco 49ers vs Chicago Bears
    San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) confers with San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh in the fourth quarter on November 19, 2012 at Candlestick park in San Francisco, Calif.
    Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com
  • San Francisc 49ers vs Maimi Dolphins
    San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) and Miami Dolphins wide receiver Rishard Matthews (86) walk off the field after the 49ers 27-13 win over the Dolphins at Candlestick Park on December 9, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif.
    Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com
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    Pitman quarterback Colin Kaepernick prepares to throw a pass during a game versus Lincoln at Turlock in 2005.
    Todd E. Swenson | Modesto Bee
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    Pitman vs Elk Grove in the Division 1 playoffs at Tony Zupo Field Saturday in 2006, Lodi, Calif., #23 Colin Kaepernick of Pitman High pitches against Elk Grove.
    Marty Bicek | Modesto Bee
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    Downey High vs Pitman High boys basketball at Downey in 2005 during the Modesto City Tournament. #34 Colin Kaepernick of Pitman High flies through the air to score 2 points for the Pride.
    Marty Bicek | Modesto Bee
  • Homy Nissan, owner of T-Shirts plus in Turlock, Calif., holds a Colin Kaepernick shirt for sale at his store on Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. Nissan sells NFL sanctioned gear and said Kaepernick's family purchased 49ers gear after he was drafted by the Bay Area team.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
  • DN Kaepernick dog
    Main Street Footers in Turlock held a contest to create a special recipe for a hot dog named after 49'er QB Colin Kaepernick, who is from Turlock, Calif.
    Debbie Noda | Modesto Bee
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    What's a Kaepernick special look like? It's smothered hot dog at Main Street Footer's in Turlock, Calif.
    Patty Guerra | Modesto Bee
  • Rod Hollars, Pitman High School Principal in Turlock, talks about Colin Kaepernick who was a student at his school and spent many a days competing in football, basketball and baseball.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
  • Lloyd Duggins and Rich Kline, both of Turlock, have a beer at a local bar as they watch the BCS Championship game on Monday, Jan. 7, 2013 in Turlock. Both said that there is a lot of talk about the 49ers since Colin Kaepernick started playing for the 49ers.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com

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