Second-Year 49ers Cornerback Robinson Making Big Strides

In his last draft for the 49ers, general manager Trent Baalke used three 2016 selections on cornerbacks.Baalke used a third-round pick on Will Redmond, a fourth-rounder on Rashard Robinson and a seventh-rounder on Prince Charles Iworah.A year later, it appears Robinson is the jewel of that trio.Robinson, who played at LSU, was described as a "high-risk, high-reward player" by ESPN.com's Paul Gutierrez at the time of his selection because of his up-and-down college career. At 6-foot-2, Robinson had the length and skill set to compete in the talented SEC. Yet in his final season for LSU, he didn't have an interception. He also had a suspension, reportedly for breaking team rules.Yet as a rookie with the 49ers, Robinson advanced rapidly. He saw action in 14 games and started six, had an interception, eight pass breakups and was in on 28 tackles.Now Robinson, with the 49ers this week in organized team activities (OTAs), appears headed toward a starting spot at right cornerback. New defensive coordinator Robert Saleh has been impressed."He's a dog. I like him," Saleh told reporters Wednesday. "He's made of the right stuff. His attitude, his mindset, is unique for a corner. He does not...