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Grading Each 49ers Selection in the 2016 NFL Draft

By Chandler Wright

Apr 28, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams fans await the announcement of quarterback Jared Goff as the No. 1 pick in the 2016 NFL Draft at draft party at L.A. Live. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams fans await the announcement of quarterback Jared Goff as the No. 1 pick in the 2016 NFL Draft at draft party at L.A. Live. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Will Redmond 49ers
Nov 1, 2014; Starkville, MS, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive back Will Redmond (2) grabs the ball for an interception against Arkansas Razorbacks wide receiver Demetrius Wilson (85) at Davis Wade Stadium. Mississippi State Bulldogs defeat the Arkansas Razorbacks 17-10. Mandatory Credit: Spruce Derden-USA TODAY Sports /

Will Redmond, CB, Mississippi State

Redmond is a fast corner who, despite his 5’11” 182 pound frame, tackles well and projects as a future starting nickle corner.

Redmond is also one of Baalke’s ACL selections.

After tearing his ACL last October, Redmond has just been focusing on getting back to football.

"“Well, it was just a one-on-one at practice, just a bad deal. I didn’t think anything. First thing I thought about was just I’ve got to get back right, because I know I love playing football and I love doing it every day.”"

Check out the full interview transcript here at ninersnation.com.

It’s exciting for the 49ers, and their fans, that he’s been recovering since October, and that he could potentially make an impact this year. At the very least, he’ll be mid-season depth for incumbent nickle corner Jimmie Ward.

Overall Grade: B+ or (8/10)

Next: Round 4 Pick No. 35