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2017 NFL Draft: San Francisco 49ers’ Cornerback Big Board

By Akash Anavarathan

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of football fans in the stands during the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Anderson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of football fans in the stands during the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Anderson-USA TODAY Sports /
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December 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) runs against Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4) during the third quarter in the Pac-12 championship at Levi’s Stadium. The Huskies defeated the Buffaloes 41-10. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
December 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) runs against Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4) during the third quarter in the Pac-12 championship at Levi’s Stadium. The Huskies defeated the Buffaloes 41-10. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 6: Chidobie Awuzie, Colorado

Although teammate Ahkello Witherspoon had better numbers this past season at Colorado, CB Chidobie Awuzie is the better prospect.

Awuzie comes in smaller than Witherspoon, at 6-foot-0, 202 pounds and only has 31-inch arms.

The ex-Colorado cornerback will be entering the NFL draft with three interceptions and 25 passes defensed in his college career.

He may not have the statistics that the top corners have, which is his reason for being here at No. 6.

According to NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein, Awuzie is a cover-corner, who was good reactions. His major weakness stems from his inconsistencies with tackling.

Awuzie should still be a prospect to work with in the NFL, but he’ll be able to play in the slot or the outside, which teams will like.