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San Francisco 49ers: Predicting Each Rookie’s Role in 2016

By Bobby Horne

Jun 8, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers offensive line run drills during minicamp at the San Francisco 49ers Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 8, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers offensive line run drills during minicamp at the San Francisco 49ers Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 18, 2014; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Ryan Timmons (1) is tackled by LSU Tigers defensive end Danielle Hunter (left) and LSU Tigers defensive back Rashard Robinson (right) in the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2014; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Ryan Timmons (1) is tackled by LSU Tigers defensive end Danielle Hunter (left) and LSU Tigers defensive back Rashard Robinson (right) in the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports /

Rashard Robinson

Role:

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Rashard Robinson will be a rotational player at the outside corner position. His ability to press and play man coverage is something the 49ers have lacked for quite some time. Although having a history of off-field issues, if he can clean that up, Robinson has an opportunity to shine.

Depth Chart:

Rotational with the ability to become a starter.

Impact:

One to two seasons. If Robinson cleans up his off-field issues, look for his impact to be felt sooner rather than later.

Stat Prediction:

Twenty-five tackles, one interception and four pass breakups.

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