49ers: Top 10 Moments from San Francisco's 2016 Season

San Francisco 49ers: Top 10 Moments from the Otherwise Forgettable 2016 Season

Dec 24, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) pumps his fist as he acknowledges the cheers from the 49ers' fans after leading his team to a 22-21 come-from-behind win over the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 1, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; 49ers cornerback Rashard Robinson (33) in the field during the first quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 9: CB Rashard Robinson Emerges

The 49ers don’t have a lot of cornerstone pieces heading into 2017. But rookie cornerback Rashard Robinson has to be considered one of the few bright spots on an otherwise lackluster roster.

San Francisco got a steal by selecting Robinson in Round 4, No. 133 overall, in the 2016 NFL Draft.

And while there were questions about his character, Robinson’s on-field play has certainly earned notice.

Early this season, Pro Football Focus ranked the cornerback as the No. 3 rookie through five weeks. His play and on-field availability sloughed off a bit down the stretch. But it’s not uncommon for young defensive backs to go through these growing pains.

Regardless, Robinson’s game-clinching interception at the tail end of Week 16 against the Los Angeles Rams is a hopeful indication of a very bright future.