No. 5: Cornerback
Cornerback shouldn’t have been a pressing need for the 49ers this offseason, considering how many defensive backs former general manager Trent Baalke has stockpiled in recent years.
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Sadly, only corners Jimmie Ward and Rashard Robinson are the only true standouts from this position. And it wouldn’t be surprising to see Ward move back to his natural safety position at some point in the not-so-distant future.
Veteran corner Tramaine Brock is an OK figure here. While 2016 saw him beat infrequently, when he was beat, Brock was beat bad.
Unless the Niners are banking on guys like Will Redmond and Dontae Johnson to suddenly turn the corner, they need to find some playmakers from this position right away.
Free-Agent Targets
- Trumaine Johnson
- Prince Amukamara
- Morris Claiborne
- Stephon Gilmore
NFL Draft Targets
- Marlon Humphrey, Alabama
- Quincy Wilson, Florida
- Marshon Lattimore, Ohio State
- Adoree Jackson, USC
- Sidney Jones, Washington