What the 49ers’ 2017 NFL Draft would have looked like under Trent Baalke

By Logan Stanley | Jul 1, 2017

SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 28: San Francisco 49ers General Manager Trent Baalke walks onto the field during pregame warm ups against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium on December 28, 2014 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Don Feria/Getty Images) /

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Oct 21, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Temple Owls defensive back Nate Hairston (15) reacts after a defensive stop against the South Florida Bulls during the second half at Lincoln Financial Field. the Temple Owls won 46-30. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 21, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Temple Owls defensive back Nate Hairston (15) reacts after a defensive stop against the South Florida Bulls during the second half at Lincoln Financial Field. the Temple Owls won 46-30. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 5, No. 161: Cornerback Nate Hairston

Who and where they actually drafted: Wide receiver Trent Taylor, No. 177

With cornerback Rashard Robinson on the rise — thanks to the selection made by Baalke — the 49ers are in search‚for a No. 2 cornerback to pair with their second-year wonder. The latter rounds was where Baalke targeted his picks for the secondary.

Temple product Nate Hairston is the choice here, who looks to compete for a starting position. A look at Hairston’s draft profile from NFL Network’s Lance Zierlein:

"Raw but very moldable prospect. Hairston shows good awareness from zone and his physical style and willingness to come tackle make him an immediate fit for primarily zone cover teams. However he may have the tools to eventually become a solid bump-and-run cornerback as he becomes more experienced at the position."

Another project for Baalke, just how he likes it.