The 49ers could go in any direction with their three picks late in the third round of this week’s draft. But given the sheer depth at the position and San Francisco’s lack of dependable reserves behind their starters in the secondary, it seems likely the Niners will invest in some rookie cornerbacks.
I’ve already profiled one who, I believe, would be an excellent fit for San Francisco and potentially available in the third round in Tre’Vius Hodges-Tomlinson.
Tomlinson, though, is obviously a huge outlier at his diminutive size. In an ideal world, San Francisco would probably prefer to select a corner with frame and the physical tools to excel at this premium position in the pros.