Back when the San Francisco 49ers selected former North Carolina State cornerback Dontae Johnson in Round 4 of the 2014 NFL Draft, there were more than a few thoughts the 6-foot-2, 200-pound defensive back could emerge as a legitimate force within the Niners secondary.
Even I thought he would be a welcomed addition, especially considering how Johnson suddenly emerged as the team’s tallest corner after being drafted.
2014 came and went. So did 2015. And now, in 2016, Johnson is little more than just another depth piece.
His rookie year, Johnson saw 467 snaps.