49ers: Stock report after Week 2 of 2019 NFL preseason

Stock report for 49ers after Week 2 of 2019 preseason

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 19: Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers sets to pass against the Denver Broncos in the first quarter during a preseason National Football League game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 19, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

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CARSON, CA – SEPTEMBER 30: D.J. Reed #32 of the San Francisco 49ers fumbles the ball during a kick return as he is tackled by Michael Davis #43 of the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter of the game at StubHub Center on September 30, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /

Stock down: D.J. Reed

D.J. Reed is one of the most promising young defenders on the 49ers roster, but performances like these won’t help him get the role of the starting nickel corner role.

Reed was given important snaps versus the first-team Broncos offense, and had the chance to impress. Unfortunately for the talented young defensive back, he was not very impressive.

Reed struggled against the Broncos starters, giving up a defensive pass interference and was struggling in coverage a lot.

To his credit, Reed did step it up against the backups, but he was unable to do that when it counted.

Reed still has time to improve his stock, but missed a golden opportunity here to put his name in with the starters.