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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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Oct 8, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4) during a NCAA football game against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. USC defeated Colorado 21-17. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4) during a NCAA football game against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. USC defeated Colorado 21-17. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 4, Pick No. 126 Overall — Chidobe Awuzie, Colorado

The 49ers have already expressed interest in Colorado cornerback Chidobe Awuzie, per David Fucillo of Niners Nation, and has a scheduled a visit.

Awuzie isn’t refined in his technique, but his strengths lie in his pursuit on the ball and being active with his hands. As a senior he accumulated 12 pass breakups and 65 tackles.

This is a good spot for the Niners to add depth, and Awuzie is another prospect who can surprise scouts down the line.

He had a good performance at the NFL Scouting Combine, posting an 11-foot broad jump, good enough for second overall at his position.