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2018 NFL Draft: 5 prospects the 49ers should watch at the Senior Bowl

By Aaron Tan

EUGENE, OR - SEPTEMBER 10: Royce Freeman #21 of the Oregon Ducks runs the ball against the Virginia Cavaliers at Autzen Stadium on September 10, 2016 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
EUGENE, OR - SEPTEMBER 10: Royce Freeman #21 of the Oregon Ducks runs the ball against the Virginia Cavaliers at Autzen Stadium on September 10, 2016 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) /
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SAN DIEGO, CA – OCTOBER 14: Alexander Mattison #22 of the Boise State Broncos is tackled by Kameron Kelly #7 of the San Diego State Aztecs during the 2nd half at SDCCU Stadium on October 14, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kent Horner/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA – OCTOBER 14: Alexander Mattison #22 of the Boise State Broncos is tackled by Kameron Kelly #7 of the San Diego State Aztecs during the 2nd half at SDCCU Stadium on October 14, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kent Horner/Getty Images) /

No. 2: Cornerback Kameron Kelly

The only reason SDSU cornerback Kameron Kelly is considered a draft sleeper is because of his move from safety to cornerback during his senior season, giving him a small sample size at the position.

Kelly has everything you want in a cornerback. He measures in at 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds, is physical on the field and can play great coverage on receivers and tight ends, allowing defensive coordinators to feel comfortable playing zone coverage when the tight end is lined up on the outside.

Cornerback is the 49ers’ most pressing need right now, and John Lynch needs to keep his eye on Kelly during the Senior Bowl. If he does, he will like what he sees and end up picking up a very solid player to build the team’s secondary around.