Jimmy Williams to visit
According to Matthew Barrows of the Sacramento Bee, Virginia Tech cornerback Jimmy Williams joins the list of potential draft picks that are planning to visit with the San Francisco 49ers.
It was already announced that the team plans to meet with USC safety Darnell Bing, Maryland tight end Vernon Davis, Carolina State defensive end Mario Williams and Oregon receiver Demetrius Williams.
The team will also meet with Ohio State linebacker A.J. Hawk on Friday, April 7.
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