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Analyzing 49ers safety group post 53-man cut

By Matt Stephenson

SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 02: Chris Carson #32 of the Seattle Seahawks tries to avoid a tackle by Jaquiski Tartt #29 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first half at CenturyLink Field on December 2, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 02: Chris Carson #32 of the Seattle Seahawks tries to avoid a tackle by Jaquiski Tartt #29 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first half at CenturyLink Field on December 2, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – DECEMBER 16: Chris Carson #32 of the Seattle Seahawks is hit out of bounds by Antone Exum #38 of the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Robert Reiners/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – DECEMBER 16: Chris Carson #32 of the Seattle Seahawks is hit out of bounds by Antone Exum #38 of the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Robert Reiners/Getty Images) /

No. 4: Antone Exum Jr.

Antone Exum Jr. achieved career highs in 2018 with a combined 40 tackles, including two for a loss, two quarterback hits and one sack. He had seven passes defended, along with one forced fumble and one of the 49ers’ two interceptions for the season, which he would return for a 32-yard touchdown.

While Exum had a hit-and-miss preseason, he brings with him the versatility of being able to line up in multiple positions. The preseason saw him play at both free and strong safety, as well as linebacker and being utilized heavily on special teams.

Exum brings with him a strong hitting power, and should either Ward or Tartt go down with injury, look for the 49ers to plug Exum in.