The 49ers drafted two defensive backs during the 2022 NFL Draft, but both players were cornerbacks. Safety was a position many, myself included, felt like the Niners would address with one of their first three picks.
General manager John Lynch was asked whether forgoing to draft a safety was a reflection of how the draft fell or if the team is comfortable with who is on the roster. Lynch said it’s a bit of both.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan shared his thoughts on how the safety position looks as of today:
“When you look at the safety you would love to have a safety, but we’ve also got [DB] Jimmie Ward who I think he’s pretty good.