The San Francisco 49ers tend to pick players who visit them before the draft.
In 2014, the Niners were one of 10 teams that met with former Northern Illinois safety Jimmie Ward prior to the draft, according to Cam Inman of the San Jose Mercury News. The Niners took Ward with the 30th pick in Round 1.
In 2013, the 49ers met with former LSU free safety Eric Reid at the combine before taking him with the 18th pick in Round 1.
And in 2012, former Illinois wide receiver A.