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Power ranking 49ers’ NFL draftees by potential immediate impact

By Jeremy Wohlfart

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: Nick Bosa of Ohio State poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being chosen #2 overall by the San Francisco 49ers during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: Nick Bosa of Ohio State poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being chosen #2 overall by the San Francisco 49ers during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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49ers cornerback Tim Harris 2019 NFL Draft
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – DECEMBER 29: Tim Harris #5 of the Virginia Cavaliers intercepts a pass intended for Randrecous Davis #8 of the South Carolina Gamecocks during the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Virginia won 28-0. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

For cornerback Tim Harris, this season, at minimum, will be all about either getting onto the 53-man roster or the practice squad.

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The 49ers have invested heavily in the last few years at defensive back, with picks a lot higher than Harris, so they won’t feel pressured into keeping him on the roster for appearance’s sake.

However, there are some traits to like about Harris, who I believe could have been taken as early in the fourth round, had injuries not derailed him in college.

This is about immediate impact, however, and Harris is the player I feel is most likely to be under threat when it comes to making the team.

Even if he does make the roster, he will have to compete with established players for playing time, like all late round rookies. Luckily, he does enjoy some advantages, namely the lack of depth in the team’s secondary and his versatility, which is a trait the Niners always look for.

If he can make the team and secure a backup role, there’s no reason he couldn’t be on the field for a few snaps.