49ers 2020 NFL Draft: 5 positions to target at No. 13 overall

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 13: Justin Jefferson #2 of the LSU Tigers runs with the ball after a 56-yard pass from Joe Burrow during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff National Championship game against the Clemson Tigers at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The LSU Tigers topped the Clemson Tigers, 42-25. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /

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Cornerback C.J. Henderson #5 of the Florida Gators (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /

No. 4: Cornerback

While safety is a possibility, cornerback seems much more a likelihood.

The Niners experienced great play from corners Richard Sherman and K’Waun Williams in 2019, while the No. 2 boundary cornerback duties were split between Ahkello Witherspoon and Emmanuel Moseley. The latter appears to be the favorite to start this season, which is fine. Although it’s a bit premature to assume Moseley is a long-term fix at the position just yet.

More importantly, however, Sherman, Williams and Witherspoon are all entering contract years. Re-signing Sherman and Williams seems like a strong possibility, although the 49ers may want to consider a younger, cheaper replacement for the former.

Either way, there are both short- and long-term question marks here.

While not as deep as wide receiver, the 2020 NFL Draft offers some promising cornerbacks in all rounds, and Round 1 isn’t an exception.

Ohio State’s Jeffery Okudah is seen as the top cornerback prospect, although he’ll likely be a top-five pick and out of San Francisco’s draft range. Florida’s C.J. Henderson, however, is likely to be selected in the teens, making him a very real target for John Lynch.