3 things to expect from rookie Deommodore Lenoir in 2021

No. 2: Could Deommodore Lenoir be too overly physical?

Will Lenoir’s physicality lead to problems, though? Another side of pre-draft reports was that he could be overly physical in downfield coverage.

Lenoir’s physicality is his best friend within 5 yards of the line of scrimmage. However, his use of force in downfield coverage could in fact lead to defensive holding and pass-interference calls.

Being that he has a smaller build, one-on-one coverage is not his forte, he was seen to be better at zone coverage. Look for him to be inserted in nickel packages and take some reps from K’Waun Williams at the nickel corner spot especially in zone schemes.

The 49ers and defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans will likely gauge Lenoir’s talent from the nickel corner spot, as he is worked into the defense.

Ryans will play to Lenoir’s strengths and insert him into defensive situations that will compliment his aggressiveness.