NFL Free Agency: 10 Under-the-Radar Players the 49ers Should Sign

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No. 3: Cornerback Darryl Morris

2016 Cap Hit: $775,000

The Niners don’t have a major need within their secondary, so going the route of NFL free agency this offseason to add some reinforcements isn’t a huge priority.

Still, an ideal situation would be to have current nickel corner Jimmie Ward shift to his natural safety position and open up the slot position to another defensive back.

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Darryl Morris hasn’t exactly seen a ton of action since coming into the league as an undrafted free agent in 2013 with the 49ers. But this year, with an otherwise lackluster Colts secondary, Morris earned his stripes and even managed a 74.3 overall grade, per Pro Football Focus.

He might be a decent slot option, especially if redshirted third-round cornerback Will Redmond doesn’t pan out in 2017 and beyond.