49ers training camp: 10 returning veterans on the hot seat

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SAN DIEGO, CA – SEPTEMBER 01: Will Redmond #23 of the San Francisco 49ers tackles Dom Williams #7 of the San Diego Chargers during a preseason game at Qualcomm Stadium on September 1, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

No. 3: Cornerback Will Redmond

What say you? Another “All-ACL” pick?

Will Redmond was in a prime position earlier this offseason to capture San Francisco’s primary nickel cornerback duties in 2017. He was slated to battle with free-agent pickup, K’Waun Williams, for this role.

And Williams also missed the entirety of the 2016 season.

Early in training camp, this position battle seemed to be neck and neck. But as Niners Wire’s Rob Lowder pointed out, Williams appears to be pulling away from the competition:

#49ersCamp Notes - Day 7: K'Waun Williams continues to solidify his status as #49ers top nickel CB. INT'ed a deep Barkley pass to Robinson.
— Rob Lowder (@Rob_Lowder) August 4, 2017

This doesn’t bode well for Redmond, whom the Niners drafted with a Round 3 pick a year ago.

Redmond will need some serious highlights in camp and the preseason to rebound and catch Williams if the former expects to make the roster.