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2017 NFL Draft: The Top 32 Prospects and How the 49ers Are Linked to Each

By Peter Panacy

May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the start of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the start of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 15, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jamal Adams (33) celebrates after picking up a fumble during the third quarter of a game against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jamal Adams (33) celebrates after picking up a fumble during the third quarter of a game against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 3: Safety Jamal Adams, LSU

The safety position is going to be one of importance for San Francisco’s defense under coordinator Robert Saleh.

It’s possible this group includes incumbents Eric Reid (strong) and Jimmie Ward (free) this season, barring any draft changes.

Adding LSU strong safety Jamal Adams would be one enticing option, as he’d be expected to line up in the box instead of deep within the secondary in Cover 3 schemes.

According to SFGate.com’s Eric Branch, the Niners met with Adams at the NFL Scouting Combine but there haven’t been any meetings since:

This doesn’t mean San Francisco isn’t interested, especially if they held off on pre-draft meetings with other top-tier players already mentioned.