49ers: 5 cornerbacks San Francisco should consider in 2018 NFL Draft

2018 NFL Draft: 5 cornerbacks the 49ers should consider taking

SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 24: Ahkello Witherspoon #23 of the San Francisco 49ers breaks up the pass to Dede Westbrook #12 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during their NFL football game at Levi's Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

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SAN DIEGO, CA – OCTOBER 21: Nick Bawden #15 of the San Diego State Aztecs leads the team onto the field pregame against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the 1st half at SDCCU Stadium on October 21, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kent Horner/Getty Images) /

No. 4: Kameron Kelly – San Diego State

Staying in California, another cornerback the 49ers should keep their eyes on is San Diego State University’s Kameron Kelly.

Despite coming from a smaller school, Kelly had an impressive 2017 campaign. The Aztec cornerback recorded 54 tackles, three interceptions and two forced fumbles.

Kelly was initially a wide receiver coming into college, until he switched as a defensive back during his sophomore year. Kelly’s former background on offense means he would be capable of catching any ball thrown at his direction.

Many analysts project Kelly to be drafted in the third round. Although, Kelly’s draft stock has recently been rising.

San Francisco would then be given a chance to snag Kelly in the later rounds, providing the team with a potential No. 1 cornerback.

Listed at 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds, Kelly’s sheer size and hard-hitting abilities would be beneficial under Saleh’s defense in 2018.