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49ers 7-round mock 2019 NFL Draft with Nick Bosa in Round 1

By Chris Wilson

OXFORD, MS - SEPTEMBER 02: A.J. Brown #1 of the Mississippi Rebels runs with the ball for a touchdown during the second half of a game against the South Alabama Jaguars at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
OXFORD, MS - SEPTEMBER 02: A.J. Brown #1 of the Mississippi Rebels runs with the ball for a touchdown during the second half of a game against the South Alabama Jaguars at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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San Francisco 49ers 2019 NFL Draft mock with Nick Bosa
HOUSTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 8: Isaiah Johnson #14 of the Houston Cougars breaks up a pass intended for Cedric Peterson #18 of the Arizona Wildcats in the first quarter at TDECU Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images) /

Houston cornerback Isaiah Johnson is the definition of a developmental corner.

At 6-foot-2 and 208 pounds, Johnson looks like the prototypical Press Cover 3 cornerback who would thrive in 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh’s defensive scheme. In addition to his size, Johnson also runs a 4.4 40-yard dash, and ranked in the top-5 among cornerbacks in the broad jump, 3-cone drill, and 20-yard shuttle at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine.

Even with these impressive traits, all signs point to Johnson being available at pick No. 104, because the converted wide receiver is still learning how to play a new position on the defensive side of the ball.

With the addition of free-agent cornerback Jason Verrett, the 49ers hope to have three starting-caliber outside cornerbacks in 2019, in addition to second-year corner Tarvarius Moore. This would allow the team to draft a high-upside prospect like Johnson in the hope that he develops into a future star, as opposed to drafting a high-floor player who would potentially be forced into a starting role.

If given the appropriate time to develop his technique, Johnson could have a bright future in the league at the cornerback position, and his ability as a gunner would likely provide him with an immediate role on special teams.