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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 09: Tarvarius Moore #33 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after a defensive play against the Denver Broncos at Levi’s Stadium on December 9, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /

No. 3: Tarvarius Moore

Like most safeties currently on the 49ers roster, Tarvarius Moore brings with him versatility. He has experience lining up at both safety and cornerback, something John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan seem to somewhat covet.

After the 49ers drafted Moore in Round 3 of the 2018 NFL Draft, he would go on to play in all 16 games during his rookie year. He recorded a combined 23 tackles, along with one forced fumble and two passes defended.

After playing much of 2018 at cornerback, an injury to Jimmie Ward during the preseason saw Moore transition back to his more natural position at free safety.

From all reports, Moore impressed during training camp and even received more first-team snaps than Adrian Colbert and Antone Exum.

And, while it’s still early days, it’s great to know the 49ers have a capable backup to Ward.

He brings with him speed, athleticism as well as intelligence, which will continue to grow as he gains more experience playing safety at an NFL level.

While defensive coach Robert Saleh has mentioned previously Moore will not be a starter, expect to see him at some stage throughout the course of the season.