I’ve said it before, and ill say it again, the 49er's defensive backs group is the weakest position group 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 safeties ahead of him.
A consensus 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.
Durability concerns similar to Justin Hilliard may have caused Hufanga to slip in the draft.