Lattimore has played in 19 games over the past two years with the Buckeyes. During that time, he has 46 tackles, four interceptions, and 12 passes defended. Lattimore is considered by most draft analysts to be the top cornerback available in the draft.
The 49ers currently own the second overall selection in the 2017 NFL Draft, which kicks off on April 27 from Philadelphia.
The knock on Lattimore has been his history with hamstring injuries. He redshirted his first year at Ohio State in 2014 and played in only seven games his redshirt freshman year in 2015, due to hamstring injuries. Lattimore was named First Team All-Big Ten in 2016.
"Average-sized, one-year starter with explosive athleticism and a loaded tool box. He has the feet, hips and agility to be a lockdown cornerback and the ball skills to make teams pay for looking in his direction. His lack of experience could show up early, but he has the confidence and competitive nature that should help him overcome those issues. He has the ability to become a Pro Bowl cornerback early in his career."
Measurables
Height: 6-0
Weight: 193 lbs.
Arm length: 31 1/4 inches
Hand length: 8 7/8 inches
The San Francisco 49ers have started their 53-player roster cut-down. Below is a list of the players who are reportedly being let go by the 49ers. It will be updated as roster moves are reported. The 49ers have until Saturday, September 5 at 1 p.m. PT to get down to the 53-player roster limit.
Released or Waived
The first-known source of the news is listed next to each player's name. If no source is listed, that means the 49ers made the initial announcement.
Saturday, September 5
DL Alex Barrett
WR River Cracraft
S Johnathan Cyprien (The Athletic)
DL Darrion Daniels
49ers create $9.5 million in salary-cap space with Dee Ford restructure
By David Bonilla
Sep 5, 2020
The San Francisco 49ers have reportedly created more salary-cap space by converting pass rusher Dee Ford's base salary into a signing bonus, according to Field Yates of ESPN. How much cap space does that create? $9.5 million, per Yates.
With roster movement upon us, three teams created notable 2020 cap space by converting a veteran's base salary into a signing bonus, per source:▪️Buccaneers: $9.5M created via Mike Evans▪️49ers: $9.5M created via Dee Ford▪️Steelers: $3.85M created via David DeCastro— Field Yates (@FieldYates)
49ers rookie Javon Kinlaw explains why he wishes he could sack Jimmy Garoppolo
By David Bonilla
Sep 5, 2020
San Francisco 49ers rookie defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw is looking to be a game-wrecker during his pro career. He is looking forward to frustrating opposing offensive linemen, making running backs feel like they are hitting a brick wall, and making quarterbacks run for their lives.
Kinlaw joined Training Camp Rewind this week, and team reporter Keiana Martin asked the rookie defender which quarterback he is most looking forward to sacking. His answer might surprise you.
"Jimmy, honestly," Kinlaw responded. "My own quarterback."
Now, Kinlaw isn't going to be sacking Jimmy Garoppolo any time soon. They are teammates, after all. So why did Kinlaw name his own team's
