SANTA CLARA The 49ers had an obvious need for a cornerback, so why didn't they take one earlier in the draft? They allowed 19 defensive backs to come off the board before drafting Colorado cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon with the 66th pick. The Niners must feel Witherspoon is as good as those other 19 DBs who were drafted [...]
49ers take CB Ahkello Witherspoon, then trade down for 2018 2nd-rd. pick. Grade?
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Round 3, Pick 2: 49ers select Colorado CB Ahkello Witherspoon
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With the second pick of the third round in the 2017 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers have selected Colorado cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon. The 49ers hosted Witherspoon for a visit on April 11th.
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