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:
Since the Bears' Week 7 bye, Kyle Fuller has the 7th-highest coverage grade among CBs, and is allowing a 39.1 passer rating to opposing QBs.
— PFF (@PFF) December 14, 2015
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.