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NFL draft 2020 profile: Why Trevon Diggs would fit in 49ers' defense

Editor's note: NBC Sports Bay Area will preview the NFL Draft with a look at the 49ers’ top needs, profiles of prospects who might fit their needs and some hidden gems. In this installment, we profile Alabama defensive back Trevon Diggs.

Yes, Trevon Diggs is the younger brother of new Buffalo Bills receiver Stefon Diggs.

Like Stefon, Trevon started his football career as a wide receiver. The younger Diggs played both offense and defense as a freshman, but Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban influenced moved Diggs to the secondary full-time heading into his sophomore season.