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San Francisco 49ers: Predicting each rookie’s role, impact after 2017 NFL Draft

By James LeBreton

Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Solomon Thomas (Stanford) poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 3 overall pick to the San Francisco 49ers in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Solomon Thomas (Stanford) poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 3 overall pick to the San Francisco 49ers in the first round 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 229: Adrian Colbert

With their only pick in the seventh round the 49ers selected University of Miami defensive back Adrian Colbert.

At 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds he brings physicality to a very inexperienced secondary. By running a 4.38 second 40 yard dash he’s proven that he can go step for step with pretty much any receiver in the league. His measurables aren’t the problem.

In fact, on paper he may be one of the better safeties from the draft. However, if you can’t stay healthy, you can’t play football. He’s had injuries hamper him in the past, but hopefully for the 49ers those days are behind him.

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Usually seventh round picks don’t make the team, or they go directly to the practice squad. Colbert will fair differently than most picks this late primarily due to his versatility. He can play cornerback, safety and is a special teams contributor. He also stands a great chance for playing time due to the shakiness of the defensive backfield.

Prediction: Special Teams

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