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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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October 22, 2016; Pasadena, CA, USA; Utah Utes defensive back Brian Allen (14) intercepts a pass intended for UCLA Bruins wide receiver Theo Howard (14) during the second half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
October 22, 2016; Pasadena, CA, USA; Utah Utes defensive back Brian Allen (14) intercepts a pass intended for UCLA Bruins wide receiver Theo Howard (14) during the second half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 6, Pick No. 198 Overall — Brian Allen, Utah

The Pac-12 has a bounty of receiving talent, and Utah’s Brian Allen showed he can be a lockdown player and compete at a high level.

He doesn’t excel in one particular area but does everything well. Allen is physically imposing, standing at 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds, and has the traits coveted in the 49ers new brass’ defensive scheme.

Allen would be a great addition in Round 6. He is still raw and a move to safety might be imminent with his size and skill set.