Cornerback might be a top priority for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2020 NFL Draft.
On the surface, the idea would be finding a top-tier option to start on the boundary opposite Richard Sherman, which makes sense. Cornerbacks Emmanuel Moseley and Ahkello Witherspoon are the primary competitors at that spot, although an upgrade would be nice.
But there’s a number of long-term needs, particularly after this season.
Sherman, Witherspoon and nickel cornerback K’Waun Williams are all entering contract years in 2020. And while it wouldn’t be a shock to see the Niners re-sign one or more of these pending free agents, there’s also a strong possibility general manager John Lynch looks to the draft to supplement the upcoming needs with younger, cheaper options in the NFL Draft.