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2017 NFL Draft: San Francisco 49ers Picks, Grades and Analysis

By Nicholas McGee

Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; A general view before the start of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; A general view before the start of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 28, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive back Rayshawn Jenkins (26) celebrates with defensive back Adrian Colbert (25) after a play in the second half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Camping World Stadium. The Miami Hurricanes won 31-14. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive back Rayshawn Jenkins (26) celebrates with defensive back Adrian Colbert (25) after a play in the second half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Camping World Stadium. The Miami Hurricanes won 31-14. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 7, Pick No. 11

Player: [CB] Adrian Colbert, Miami

Height/Weight: 6’2″ and 205 pounds

Collegiate Statistics

The big addition to the secondary was Ahkello Witherspon, but the 49ers added another corner to the mix in Miami’s Adrian Colbert, who they took with their final pick in the seventh round.

Colbert transferred from Texas in 2016 and boasts very good speed with a 4.25 40-yard dash to his name.

Strengths

In addition to his speed, Colbert is a big hitter and boasts the versatility to play at both corner and safety.

Weaknesses

Colbert lacks fluidity in his hip turn and possesses on only average ball skills, having recorded just two interceptions at the collegiate level.

Why he fits

It’s a seventh-round pick, but players with speed always have at least a chance of sticking in the league.

But, given his lack of production, you have to wonder why the 49ers did not look elsewhere with players such as quarterback Jerod Evans still on the board.

Grade: C-