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10 Players the 49ers Should Watch for 2018 NFL Free Agency

By Peter Panacy

November 2, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; St. Louis Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson (22) celebrates during the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. The Rams defeated the 49ers 13-10. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
November 2, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; St. Louis Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson (22) celebrates during the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. The Rams defeated the 49ers 13-10. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 14, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Chicago Bears Kyle Fuller (23) runs after intercepting San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) (not pictured) in the fourth quarter of their NFL football game at Levis Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 14, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Chicago Bears Kyle Fuller (23) runs after intercepting San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) (not pictured) in the fourth quarter of their NFL football game at Levis Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 9: Cornerback Kyle Fuller

2017 Team: Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller may have missed all of 2016. But he could wind up being one of the more sought-after defensive backs on the open market a year from now, if Chicago lets him walk.

The 6-foot-0, 194-pound Fuller registered 96 tackles, six interceptions and 19 passes defended over his first two seasons since being drafted by the Bears in Round 1 back in 2014.

And, according to Pro Football Focus, Fuller was one of the best coverage corners in the league heading into the latter stages of the 2015 season:

Like offensive tackle Jake Matthews on the previous slide, Fuller is still about to hit his prime. He’s 25 years old and has all the tools for being a true shutdown corner.

The 49ers have an up-and-coming cornerback on their roster, Rashard Robinson, as well. But they could stand to use an upgrade over the veteran Tramaine Brock.