49ers: Regrading the 2018 NFL Draft class after one year

Regrading the 49ers’ 2018 NFL Draft class after one year

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays an image of Mike McGlinchey of Notre Dame after he was picked #9 overall by the San Francisco 49ers during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

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GAINESVILLE, FL – SEPTEMBER 06: Marcell Harris #26 of the Florida Gators celebrates with fans following the game against the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Ben Hill Stadium on September 6, 2014 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /

Safety. Florida. MARCELL HARRIS. C.

Given he was a sixth-round pick, the injury flier on former Florida safety Marcell Harris wasn’t quite as drastic as the Round 4 pick used on Kentavius Street.

Harris missed his 2017 campaign with a torn Achilles, and that same injury kept the defensive back off the field for much of his rookie season with the 49ers. When Harris finally got on the field in Week 9 against the Oakland Raiders, it appeared the significant time off from football affected his technique.

Missed tackles proved to be one of Harris’ biggest setbacks early on, and he eventually finished 2018 with eight misses, which ranked fourth most among the Niners defense and was a bit of a problem, given he played in just seven games.

Yet Harris was able to shore up that aspect of his game, coming up with a number of impact tackles in a Week 14 victory over the Denver Broncos.

As long as Harris keeps up a solid tackling rapport developed late, he should remain a quality backup entering this season.