The 49ers nickel back competition rages on, and Chris Davis might emerge as the winner.
The San Francisco 49ers have a few notable position competitions on the defensive side of the ball, and the nickel back role is prominent among them. The team drafted Will Redmond as a long-term option, but his return from 2015 ACL surgery is a work in progress. Chris Davis appeared to be the No. 1 option in OTAs and minicamp, and has handled the role in training camp. Keith Reaser and Cleveland Wallace are two other options, as well as former nickel and now outside cornerback Jimmie Ward.