The San Francisco 49ers haven’t exactly invested in cornerbacks during the John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan era. However, defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans excelled in his first year of play-calling last season despite having several obstacles in the secondary.
The 2022 NFL Draft is a cheap way to make 30+ free agents expendable. However, it can become extremely challenging when your first selection is 61st overall. Luckily, San Francisco has been able to find gems in rounds three or later throughout Lynch’s tenure.
Last week, we looked at pass-catchers that can help Trey Lance.