2016 NFL Draft: Injured Prospects the 49ers May Consider

2016 NFL Draft: Injury-concern Prospects the San Francisco 49ers May Consider

Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Jaylon Smith (9) cries as he is carted off the field after suffering an injury un the first quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

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Feb 27, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Virginia Tech defensive back Kendall Fuller speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Cornerback Kendall Fuller, Virginia Tech

Injury: Wrist

Cornerback Kendall Fuller’s injury concerns are a little less severe than some of the other prospects on this list, which makes his draft stock stand a little higher than what many would be concerned about.

Fuller suffered a season-ending wrist injury last year and ended up having a follow-up operation last September, per CBS Sports. As such, he remains a Round 2 prospect. CBS Sports’ Pat Kirwan even mocked Fuller to the 49ers in the second round.

Here's some recent video of #VaTech CB Kendall Fuller getting work in on the field, via agent Greg Barnett (@gbo74).https://t.co/nAPDVRmozh
— Rand Getlin (@RandGetlin) April 18, 2016

Fuller likely wouldn’t be a prospect about whom the 49ers would have much injury worries, as long as his wrist heals nicely.

San Francisco does have some question marks at cornerback. While the position is deep, there isn’t exactly a top-tier option. Veteran corner Tramaine Brock has likely secured the No. 1 slot, but competition should remain wide open alongside him.

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