49ers: Top 10 takeaways from first weekend of training camp

Top 10 takeaways from 49ers’ first weekend of training camp

SANTA CLARA, CA - MAY 11: LaMichael James #23 of the San Francisco 49ers carries the ball running away from Michael Wilhoite #57 during Rookie Minincamp at the San Francisco 49ers practice facility on May 11, 2012 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

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SANTA CLARA, CA – NOVEMBER 12: Ahkello Witherspoon #23 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after defending a pass against the New York Giants during their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium on November 12, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

No. 4: Ahkello Witherspoon goes from strength to strength

Cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon enjoyed a strong start to his preseason in OTAs, and that’s carried over to training camp.

Witherspoon picked off Jimmy Garoppolo on Sunday and broke up another pass, and looked crisp and fluid during drills.

Witherspoon had a strong rookie year, but struggled mightily last season as quarterbacks elected to throw in his direction more. He started to rebound down the stretch but missed the final few games to injury.

The secondary is the biggest question mark on the 49ers roster right now. If Witherspoon can continue his progression, then it would be a huge boost to a position group that is looking for some of its young personnel to step up into starting roles and perform well in 2019.