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jcs · 2017-03-06T18:52:18-08:00

6-4 224, 32 1/2 inch arms 9 1/8 inch arms, 4.40 40, 17 Reps 225, 44 inch vertical and 141 inch broad "STRENGTHS Elite size with premium athletic traits that should show up at combine testing. Four-year starter. Sharp focus when ball is in the air. Takes path to the ball with undercut of the route at the last second. Plus hand-eye coordination to flip the field with interceptions. Former cornerback who has the athleticism to cover matchup tight ends and some big slots. Posted six interceptions over last two seasons. Uses big frame to body-up seam-runners and constrict their windows. Downhill tackling machine. Plus range with a wide net to bring runners down once he gets his arms into them. Body-up hitter. Drastically reduced penalties totals over junior and senior season."

Mar 21, 2017 at 12:38 PM

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I'd way rather have Buddah Baker tbh.

Mar 21, 2017 at 12:42 PM

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Can you imagine if we took Hooker in the first and this guy in the second!?

We would basically be set on the back end ala Earl Thomas and Cam Chancellor (sp).

We aren't going to be good this year anyway, may as well shore up a unit since CB is deep as well.

Mar 21, 2017 at 9:35 PM

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Originally posted by glorydayz:
Can you imagine if we took Hooker in the first and this guy in the second!?

We would basically be set on the back end ala Earl Thomas and Cam Chancellor (sp).

We aren't going to be good this year anyway, may as well shore up a unit since CB is deep as well.

I'm okay with drafting Hooker to play deep safety, but Reid/Tartt can hold down SS for at least a year or two, so I'd rather get a LEO (Takk McKinley in particular) at 34. If we pick Thomas instead to play all over the defensive line, I'd be on board with picking Meliofonwu who could probably play CB or SS on our defense. It doesn't matter how good your back end is - they won't play like it if you don't have a pass rush.

Mar 22, 2017 at 8:37 AM

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Originally posted by glorydayz:
Can you imagine if we took Hooker in the first and this guy in the second!?

We would basically be set on the back end ala Earl Thomas and Cam Chancellor (sp).

We aren't going to be good this year anyway, may as well shore up a unit since CB is deep as well.

Weak link on d is the front 7. We currently have 4 safeties on the roster and all of them are expected to make the 53 man roster.

[ Edited by jcs on Mar 22, 2017 at 8:37 AM ]

Apr 5, 2017 at 6:58 AM

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For what's it worth Kiper/McShay have us taking Solomon at 2 and Melifonwu at 34....thoughts?

Apr 5, 2017 at 7:13 AM

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Originally posted by NYniner85:
For what's it worth Kiper/McShay have us taking Solomon at 2 and Melifonwu at 34....thoughts?

Not thrilled. Nothing against Obi.

This way over-populates the SS on our Depth Chart. The "Kam" SS role currently has 2 first rounders slotted to compete to play it. Let Reid and Tartt battle it out. To me, SS is not even on my radar at this point.
If you're going to move him to CB, then why not draft a better CB.
But most importantly, we are going to sit there, watching all of round 2, as pass rusher after pass rush fall off the board.

34 should be used for two things only: Drafting our pass rusher, or moving up to nab a QB.

Apr 5, 2017 at 7:20 AM

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Originally posted by Lobo49er:

Originally posted by NYniner85:
For what's it worth Kiper/McShay have us taking Solomon at 2 and Melifonwu at 34....thoughts?

Not thrilled. Nothing against Obi.

This way over-populates the SS on our Depth Chart. The "Kam" SS role currently has 2 first rounders slotted to compete to play it. Let Reid and Tartt battle it out. To me, SS is not even on my radar at this point.

If you're going to move him to CB, then why not draft a better CB.

But most importantly, we are going to sit there, watching all of round 2, as pass rusher after pass rush fall off the board.

34 should be used for two things only: Drafting our pass rusher, or moving up to nab a QB.

Yeah I agree wouldn't be my top choice at all...I also think 34 should be for BPA just as much as the 1st rd pick. I hope with one of those first two picks we do some trading

Apr 5, 2017 at 7:23 AM

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Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by Lobo49er:

Originally posted by NYniner85:
For what's it worth Kiper/McShay have us taking Solomon at 2 and Melifonwu at 34....thoughts?

Not thrilled. Nothing against Obi.

This way over-populates the SS on our Depth Chart. The "Kam" SS role currently has 2 first rounders slotted to compete to play it. Let Reid and Tartt battle it out. To me, SS is not even on my radar at this point.

If you're going to move him to CB, then why not draft a better CB.

But most importantly, we are going to sit there, watching all of round 2, as pass rusher after pass rush fall off the board.

34 should be used for two things only: Drafting our pass rusher, or moving up to nab a QB.

Yeah I agree wouldn't be my top choice at all...I also think 34 should be for BPA just as much as the 1st rd pick. I hope with one of those first two picks we do some trading

Hope so...Almost any realistic trade down that nets us another pick in rds 2-4 is a win.

Apr 5, 2017 at 7:58 AM

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Originally posted by Lobo49er:

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by Lobo49er:

Originally posted by NYniner85:
For what's it worth Kiper/McShay have us taking Solomon at 2 and Melifonwu at 34....thoughts?

Not thrilled. Nothing against Obi.

This way over-populates the SS on our Depth Chart. The "Kam" SS role currently has 2 first rounders slotted to compete to play it. Let Reid and Tartt battle it out. To me, SS is not even on my radar at this point.

If you're going to move him to CB, then why not draft a better CB.

But most importantly, we are going to sit there, watching all of round 2, as pass rusher after pass rush fall off the board.

34 should be used for two things only: Drafting our pass rusher, or moving up to nab a QB.

Yeah I agree wouldn't be my top choice at all...I also think 34 should be for BPA just as much as the 1st rd pick. I hope with one of those first two picks we do some trading

Hope so...Almost any realistic trade down that nets us another pick in rds 2-4 is a win.

agreed

Apr 5, 2017 at 8:59 AM

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Originally posted by valrod33:
He will be out of the league in 3 years

That applies to a majority of NFL players.

Apr 18, 2017 at 6:38 PM

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Visiting the 49ers, this guy is your single high safety that won't cost you a top 10 pick and has the potential to be the best one in this draft.

Apr 19, 2017 at 12:21 AM

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Originally posted by jcs:
Visiting the 49ers, this guy is your single high safety that won't cost you a top 10 pick and has the potential to be the best one in this draft.

Was pretty much the freakiest athlete at the combine pound for pound. Anyone Watch any tape against good offenses he went up against?

Apr 19, 2017 at 4:36 AM

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Originally posted by jcs:
Visiting the 49ers, this guy is your single high safety that won't cost you a top 10 pick and has the potential to be the best one in this draft.

I see him more as an in the box SS then single high FS..more Chancellor than Thomas.

Apr 19, 2017 at 5:22 AM

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Originally posted by Lobo49er:
Not thrilled. Nothing against Obi.

This way over-populates the SS on our Depth Chart. The "Kam" SS role currently has 2 first rounders slotted to compete to play it. Let Reid and Tartt battle it out. To me, SS is not even on my radar at this point.

If you're going to move him to CB, then why not draft a better CB.

But most importantly, we are going to sit there, watching all of round 2, as pass rusher after pass rush fall off the board.

34 should be used for two things only: Drafting our pass rusher, or moving up to nab a QB.

I agree. Whether we go for Thomas or Hooker at #2, I think that 34th pick is best suited for either grabbing a developmental QB if one falls or address our LEO or SAM position on defense.

Apr 19, 2017 at 1:05 PM

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Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by jcs:
Visiting the 49ers, this guy is your single high safety that won't cost you a top 10 pick and has the potential to be the best one in this draft.

I see him more as an in the box SS then single high FS..more Chancellor than Thomas.

I think physically he can play either role well. His length, vertical, speed and experience as a CB make him an intriguing FS prospect. His tackling numbers and size make him a fit for SS.