I’ve said it before and ill say it again, the 49ers defensive backs group is the weakest on the defense. San Francisco selected Talanoa Hufanga in the fifth round and now he is forced to step up because of injuries to two strong safties ahead of him.
A consenses All-American last season, Hufanga was everywhere on the field for the USC Trojans in a shortened season. He was featured at post safety, linebacker, and edge rusher when asked to blitz.
Durablility concerns similar to Justin Hilliard may have caused Hufanga to slip in the draft.