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jreff22 · 2017-08-29T11:14:05-07:00

Knowing that Ward and Reid both have health issues, Tartt still hasn't put it all together, RR is getting smoked at CB, and DJ is getting his last shot to prove something...I think its safe to say we will go DB early and often next year. Below are the listed DB's (in ranked order) from Draft Scouts top 100 players Derwin James | S | Florida State | Junior A former five-star recruit with freakish athleticism, linebacker-esque hitting ability, and cornerback-like ball skills. That's a description of either former Florida State safety Jalen Ramsey or current Seminoles star Derwin James. At 6-foot-3 and 211 pounds, James is enormous for the position. He's super-fluid on the field with quick play-recognition gifts, as evidenced by his 91 tackles as a true freshman in 2015. He missed most of 2016 with a knee injury but should be back to 100 percent for the 2017 campaign. Tarvarus McFadden | CB | Florida State | Junior McFadden and James form the best safety-cornerback duo in the country in 2017. Last year, McFadden reeled in eight interceptions, which led the nation. At 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds, he dominated with size and athleticism at times but had moments that showed a lack of sound tackling ability. From a physical perspective, it's all there for this Florida State standout. He'll be returning from a torn labrum this season too. Minkah Fitzpatrick | CB | Alabama | Junior The latest in an unfathomably long line of first-round caliber cornerbacks from Alabama during the Nick Saban era, Fitzpatrick has played both safety and corner for the Crimson Tide. The NFL will like that versatility. He's 6-foot-1 and 203 pounds with good strength and plus ball skills. He had two picks as a freshman in 2015 and intercepted six passes as a sophomore. Oh, and he's already returned four of those picks for touchdowns. Jaire Alexander | CB | Louisville | Junior At 5-foot-11 and 188 pounds, Alexander could add some weight to his frame as he gets ready to make the jump to the next level. In 2016, he reeled in five interceptions and defended nine other passes in his target area. Louisville will be in the spotlight often, so Alexander will have ample opportunity to make big plays with everyone watching. Marcus Allen | S | Penn State | Senior Allen was the Nittany Lions' most impactful secondary member in 2016. He had 110 tackles and six tackles for loss. At 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds, he has NFL safety size. He was a terror against Minnesota, when he tallied a remarkable 22 tackles with one tackle for loss. Armani Watts | S | Texas A&M | Senior The 5-foot-11, 200-pound lightning bug is a striker on the back end for the Aggies. Unfortunately, his season was cut short in 2016. The year before, Watts recorded 126 tackles and six tackles for loss. He had 56 tackles, six tackles for loss, and two interceptions in eight games last year. Quin Blanding | S | Virginia | Senior A 358-tackle career over four seasons for a safety would be outstanding .The 6-foot-2, 205-pound Blanding has that many tackles in just three seasons with the Cavaliers. He'll check the "production" box of the scouting process, that's for sure. In 2016, he had two picks and two tackles for loss to go along with his 118 tackles. Adonis Alexander | CB | Virginia Tech | Junior Virginia Tech has sent a plethora of pro-ready cornerbacks to the league, and Alexander is next in line. At 6-foot-3 and close to 200 pounds, he has Richard Sherman-esque size and length and has reeled in six interceptions in his two years in Blacksburg. Iman Marshall | CB | USC | Junior Another corner taller than 6-foot, Marshall has six interceptions in his two years at USC (three each season) and has 17 pass breakups. He's a former five-star recruit Rivals rated the top cornerback in the country in the 2015 class. Marshall oozes athleticism. Ronnie Harrison | DB | Alabama | Junior Harrison is a 6-foot-3, 218-pound secondary menace for Alabama. He has four interceptions for the Crimson Tide in two seasons and upped his impact in 2016 by accumulating 83 tackles. Anthony Averett | DB | Alabama | SeniorThe 6-foot defensive back has played multiple positions during his time in Tuscaloosa and emerged as a reliable secondary member a season ago when he totaled 48 tackles, eight pass breakups, and two forced fumbles. He'll team with Minkah Fitzpatrick and Tony Brown to formulate a scary-good defensive backfield for the Crimson Tide this season. Jordan Thomas | DB | Oklahoma | Senior Like many Oklahoma defensive backs before him, Thomas has been a productive leader for the Sooners on the back end during his career. He has seven interceptions over the past two seasons, and although that number dipped from five to two last year, he had 17 pass breakups. At 6-foot and 192 pounds, Thomas has good size for an NFL corner. Godwin Igwebuike | S | Northwestern | Senior If you've watched a Northwestern football game over the past two seasons, Igwebuike has likely stood out. The 6-foot, 205-pound safety is as active as they come in all phases. Last year, he had three games with double-digit tackles and had fewer than five tackles in only one outing for the Wildcats. Jamar Summers | CB | UConn | Senior Summers put himself on the map with an eight-interception season in 2015. Last year, he picked off two passes but had 59 tackles, four tackles for loss, nine pass breakups and a forced fumbled -- he clearly rounded out his game. Trey Marshall | DB | Florida State | Senior In more of a full-time role than his first two seasons with the Seminoles in 2016, Marshall had 58 tackles with two tackles for loss and four pass breakups. The 6-foot corner will have plenty of opportunities to make plays this year as a member of Florida State's loaded defense. Tony Brown | CB | Alabama | Senior Another 6-foot defensive back, Brown was a key role player on Alabama's defense in 2016, recording 32 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, and nine pass breakups playing next to Marlon Humphrey and Minkah Fitzpatrick. https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/an-incredibly-early-look-at-the-top-100-prospects-in-the-2018-nfl-draft-1-20/

Dec 12, 2017 at 11:49 AM

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Anyone have any thoughts about Tarvarus McFadden, CB, Florida State ??? Think last yr he was getting some luv around here not so much now ...

Dec 12, 2017 at 11:50 AM

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Hysterikal
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If we draft a FS im hoping we either go Deshon Elliot or Van Smith(if he declares)

Dec 12, 2017 at 12:05 PM

#138

MRNINESEVEN
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Fitzpatrick hands down the top of the class

Dec 12, 2017 at 12:11 PM

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Hysterikal
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Originally posted by wailers15:
Fitzpatrick hands down the top of the class

Respectfully disagree

Dec 12, 2017 at 11:51 PM

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Originally posted by tatdwolf49:
Anyone have any thoughts about Tarvarus McFadden, CB, Florida State ??? Think last yr he was getting some luv around here not so much now ...

Yah this is the 1st round pick I wanted in September, but not anymore with Ahkello Witherspoon shinning. I'd rather sign Trumaine Johnson than draft a CB with the 1st pick. Also McFadden has been pretty average this season, nothing I think that warrants a top 10 pick, well if you're judging him off that Miami game he doesn't!!

Dec 13, 2017 at 8:02 PM

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Originally posted by Kolohe:
Originally posted by tatdwolf49:
Anyone have any thoughts about Tarvarus McFadden, CB, Florida State ??? Think last yr he was getting some luv around here not so much now ...

Yah this is the 1st round pick I wanted in September, but not anymore with Ahkello Witherspoon shinning. I'd rather sign Trumaine Johnson than draft a CB with the 1st pick. Also McFadden has been pretty average this season, nothing I think that warrants a top 10 pick, well if you're judging him off that Miami game he doesn't!!

This is the guy i wanted & would like to have in this defense. I do think he will make it until the latter part of round 1 unless he blows up the combine & workouts

Dec 13, 2017 at 8:06 PM

#142

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Originally posted by tohara3:
Originally posted by Kolohe:
Originally posted by tatdwolf49:
Anyone have any thoughts about Tarvarus McFadden, CB, Florida State ??? Think last yr he was getting some luv around here not so much now ...

Yah this is the 1st round pick I wanted in September, but not anymore with Ahkello Witherspoon shinning. I'd rather sign Trumaine Johnson than draft a CB with the 1st pick. Also McFadden has been pretty average this season, nothing I think that warrants a top 10 pick, well if you're judging him off that Miami game he doesn't!!

This is the guy i wanted & would like to have in this defense. I do think he will make it until the latter part of round 1 unless he blows up the combine & workouts

Ideally id like us to have a Malcolm Smith type of signing at CB and then maybe take one with a third-5th.

Dec 13, 2017 at 8:08 PM

#143

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Originally posted by SmokeCrabtrees:

Originally posted by tohara3:

Originally posted by Kolohe:

Originally posted by tatdwolf49:
Anyone have any thoughts about Tarvarus McFadden, CB, Florida State ??? Think last yr he was getting some luv around here not so much now ...

Yah this is the 1st round pick I wanted in September, but not anymore with Ahkello Witherspoon shinning. I'd rather sign Trumaine Johnson than draft a CB with the 1st pick. Also McFadden has been pretty average this season, nothing I think that warrants a top 10 pick, well if you're judging him off that Miami game he doesn't!!

This is the guy i wanted & would like to have in this defense. I do think he will make it until the latter part of round 1 unless he blows up the combine & workouts

Ideally id like us to have a Malcolm Smith type of signing at CB and then maybe take one with a third-5th.

You want to overpay a player another team doesn't want anymore and end up cutting them in a year or two in all likelihood because they're no good? I'll take my chances on a decent free agent or a rookie...

Dec 13, 2017 at 8:12 PM

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Originally posted by eastcoast49ersfan:
Originally posted by SmokeCrabtrees:
Originally posted by tohara3:
Originally posted by Kolohe:
Originally posted by tatdwolf49:
Anyone have any thoughts about Tarvarus McFadden, CB, Florida State ??? Think last yr he was getting some luv around here not so much now ...

Yah this is the 1st round pick I wanted in September, but not anymore with Ahkello Witherspoon shinning. I'd rather sign Trumaine Johnson than draft a CB with the 1st pick. Also McFadden has been pretty average this season, nothing I think that warrants a top 10 pick, well if you're judging him off that Miami game he doesn't!!

This is the guy i wanted & would like to have in this defense. I do think he will make it until the latter part of round 1 unless he blows up the combine & workouts

Ideally id like us to have a Malcolm Smith type of signing at CB and then maybe take one with a third-5th.

You want to overpay a player another team doesn't want anymore and end up cutting them in a year or two in all likelihood because they're no good? I'll take my chances on a decent free agent or a rookie...

I think Malcolm will bounce back and at worst be a solid base player. Had a torn pectoral. Unfair to automatically write him off IMO. At the end of the day though i dont mind a rookie if we dont sign one in FA(Ward?) and take one in the draft that can compete day one.

[ Edited by SmokeCrabtrees on Dec 15, 2017 at 10:51 PM ]

Dec 13, 2017 at 9:02 PM

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I have a sneaking suspicion that we could end up with joshua jackson. him and witherspoon would form a damn good duo for the years to come.

Dec 13, 2017 at 9:30 PM

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Originally posted by gold49digger:
I have a sneaking suspicion that we could end up with joshua jackson. him and witherspoon would form a damn good duo for the years to come.

Agreed as long as we stick to cover 3 for years to come.

Dec 13, 2017 at 9:43 PM

#147

ChaunceyGardner
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Jalen Davis, Utah State undersized but still my favorite mid round DB

Dec 15, 2017 at 4:33 PM

#148

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#49ers show interest in UTSA CB Devron Davis, a rising prospect in 2018 https://t.co/0ErdgBr3mQ pic.twitter.com/ACSfN5XP2y
— Dylan DeSimone (@DylanADeSimone) December 13, 2017

Dec 15, 2017 at 4:35 PM

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2018 NFL draft: Cornerback rankings https://t.co/HWTBoprXYH
— Draft Wire (@TheDraftWire) December 11, 2017

Dec 15, 2017 at 6:37 PM

#150

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In order of draft crush:

Isaiah Oliver, Colorado (rd 1/2)
Darius Phillips, Western Michigan (rd 2-4)
Devron Davis, Texas-San Antonio (rd 3/4)
Michael Joseph, Dubuque (rd 4-6)

[ Edited by adrianlesnar on Dec 15, 2017 at 6:39 PM ]