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5 players the 49ers must add in free agency and the 2019 NFL Draft

By Matt Stephenson

COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 26: Nick Bosa #97 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates a sack against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium on November 26, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 26: Nick Bosa #97 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates a sack against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium on November 26, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /
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STATE COLLEGE, PA – SEPTEMBER 01: Amani Oruwariye #21 of the Penn State Nittany Lions celebrates after intercepting a pass in overtime to clinch the win against the Appalachian State Mountaineers on September 1, 2018 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
STATE COLLEGE, PA – SEPTEMBER 01: Amani Oruwariye #21 of the Penn State Nittany Lions celebrates after intercepting a pass in overtime to clinch the win against the Appalachian State Mountaineers on September 1, 2018 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

No. 3: Cornerback Amani Oruwariye

With the likes of cornerbacks DeAndre Baker and Greedy Williams set to go in the first round of the NFL Draft, the 49ers will have to look to Round 2 to pick up a corner.

Cornerback Amani Oruwariye is a solid choice here for a second-round pick. Out of Penn State, Oruwariye comes in at 6-foot-1 and 203 pounds. The 49ers will have closely assessed the corner during the week-long Senior Bowl camp, due to Oruwariye being part of the 49ers’ South Team.

With the Niners needing additional depth at corner, Oruwariye may just be their man. With his great size and ability to read routes, he will be an attractive option. He finished 2018 with a combined 50 tackles and three interceptions. Oruwariye also racked up four interceptions in 2017 and could greatly help the 49ers in this regard.

Known for his zone and press coverage, The Draft Network also pointed out “Oruwariye has the traits needed to matchup with ‘X’ receivers in man coverage, making him a scheme-versatile defender.”

With his ability to pressure receivers through the use of his size and aggressive playing style, the 49ers need to take Oruwariye with their No. 2 pick.