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Why Safety Jamal Adams is worth the San Francisco 49ers’ No. 2 Pick

By Akash Anavarathan

Dec 31, 2016; Orlando , FL, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jamal Adams (33) against the Louisville Cardinals during the first half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Orlando , FL, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jamal Adams (33) against the Louisville Cardinals during the first half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 7, 2015; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Derrick Henry (2) is chased down by LSU Tigers safety Jamal Adams (33) during the second quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2015; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Derrick Henry (2) is chased down by LSU Tigers safety Jamal Adams (33) during the second quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

Making the Final Case for Adams

With Antoine Bethea heading into year 12 of his career and Eric Reid’s upcoming free agency, the safety position might be a higher need than fans think.

Robert Saleh’s 4-3, Seattle Seahawk-esque defense requires a safety in the middle of the field that can be as versatile as safeties Earl Thomas or Kam Chancellor. The 49ers can add that player with the No. 2 overall pick in Jamal Adams.

The ex-LSU safety is fierce leader in the locker room, with an AFC area scout stating that he might be the best leader LSU has seen in years. He’s a force to be reckoned with defending the run and has been solid in pass coverage.

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The versatility he provides defensive coordinators on Sundays is impeccable and personally reminds me a lot of S Landon Collins. They both play a physical brand of football, line up anywhere on the field and are absolute playmakers.

The 49ers have a lot of options at No. 2, ranging between LB Reuben Foster, CB Marshon Lattimore, or even QB Mitch Trubisky.

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Although experts and fans are sleeping on the potential of Adams to the 49ers, he’s absolutely worth their No. 2 pick.