SANTA CLARA — Sometimes when a prospect is drafted, it's not only the player's dreams that are realized, but those of their family as well. That was the case with the 49ers' No. 160 pick when they selected Marques Sigle, a safety from Kansas State."This is my dad's favorite team," Sigle said via video with local Bay Area media. "I knew it was in the discussions, I met with the coaches, I got that Zoom interview. It was up in the air, but I didn't know if they would pull me or not. So I'm just thankful that they did. This is my dad's team, so I always dreamed of this."In 2024, Sigle led Kansas State with three interceptions, one returned for a touchdown. The defensive back also recorded 60 tackles — 6.5 for a loss and three pass breakups while he was a team captain.Sigle will be joining a youth movement on the defense, which is exciting to the prospect, understanding his role as a future leader while recognizing which challenges lie ahead."I just know we're coming into a winning program, so that's what I want to bring," Sigle said. I've always been a part of a winning program, so I want to bring that with me. I know it's going to take a lot."My four core disciplines back in...
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