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San Francisco 49ers: 2017 NFL Draft report card

By Peter Felsch

Apr 28, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; (l to r) San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch , linebacker Reuben Foster , defensive lineman Soloman Thomas , and head coach Kyle Shanahan pose for photos during the press conference at Levi's Stadium Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; (l to r) San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch , linebacker Reuben Foster , defensive lineman Soloman Thomas , and head coach Kyle Shanahan pose for photos during the press conference at Levi's Stadium Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-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. 229 Overall

Adrian Colbert, CB Miami — B

In the seventh round, teams are looking to fill depth and draft for future rather than instant impact.

Safety Adrian Colbert will fit nicely in the Niners new system with his size and physicality as a defensive back.

He started out as a safety at the University of Texas but transferred over to Miami after being plagued by injuries. Colbert made the the switch to corner and is still raw, so he still needs some grooming in his technique.

If Colbert shows promise on special teams, he could work his way up to some playing time early on.

He is ready to prove the league wrong already for not selecting him earlier, and this attitude is what the Niners need for the future.

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This draft class is widely popular among NFL Draft experts, and the buzz around San Francisco is alive and well.

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