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Cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon dishes on the 49ers’ toughest receiver to cover

Just a short while ago, the San Francisco 49ers didn’t possess a pass-catching corps that earned the respect of defensive backs. Fast forward two full offseasons, John Lynch and Co. have filled the cupboard with the proper combination of young and veteran playmakers to thrive in Kyle Shanahan’s offense.

The narrative around the wide receiver room has shifted so significantly, that second-year CB Ahkello Witherspoon had a tough time choosing the toughest player to cover. Asked about it on Friday after the 49ers’ second training camp practice, Witherspoon took a second to answer, before choosing his nightmare matchup.