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San Francisco 49ers: Cornerbacks to Draft in Each Round of 2017 NFL Draft

By Peter Felsch

Mar 2, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 2, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 25, 2016; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Sidney Jones (26) carries the the Apple Cup Trophy after a game against the Washington State Cougars after a game at Martin Stadium. The Huskies won 45-17. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Sidney Jones (26) carries the the Apple Cup Trophy after a game against the Washington State Cougars after a game at Martin Stadium. The Huskies won 45-17. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 3, Pick No. 66 — Sidney Jones , Washington 

Washington’s Sidney Jones was arguably the top-rated corner until he tore his Achilles at his pro day. This is a devastating blow for any prospect entering the draft, and he will likely slide down big boards to day two of the draft as a result.

Given the 49ers’ track record of drafting injured players, this pick may be hard to swallow. But based on his potential alone, this is worthy.

Jones is a physical corner who can press at the line and force turnovers — a difference maker who has the agility and nose for tackling  sounds like a  prime target for general manager John Lynch.