Cornerback May Have 49ers’ Interest
Justin Gilbert isn't the highest-rated cornerback in the draft, but he's likely No. 1 on the 49ers' draft board.The reason? His long arms.Gilbert, from Oklahoma State, is ranked No. 2 among cornerback prospects on most boards, behind Darqueze Dennard of Michigan State, who won the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation's top collegiate defensive back. But Dennard, who at 5-foot-11 is just an inch shorter than Gilbert, has an arm length of 30¼ inches, significantly shorter than Gilbert's 33 1/8 arms. In fact, Gilbert's arm length is almost two inches greater than every top cornerback prospect in this year's draft.And Niners general manager Trent Baalke – who has a history of loving players with long wingspans – has no doubt noticed. Niners May be Able to Keep WhitnerLast year, Baalke chose tight end Vance McDonald, defensive lineman Tank Carradine, linebacker Corey Lemonier, wide receiver Quinton Patton, running back Marcus Lattimore and safety Eric Reid – all players who had better-than-average arm length at their positions."I like long arms," Baalke told reporters recently. "Last year's draft should tell you that. Length's important. It's important in every...
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