Finding consistency at cornerback has been an issue for the San Francisco 49ers as of late. Rashard Robinson looked the part but flamed out quickly. Ahkello Witherspoon had a very successful rookie season but took some lumps in 2018. Witherspoon talked about how his second season was a disappointment a couple of weeks ago.
Witherspoon knows that he won’t be able to get away with relying on his athleticism in the NFL, and this is technique will be what takes his game to the next level, not his physical gifts.