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2019 NFL Draft: San Francisco 49ers 7-round mock draft

By Bryan Perez

LEXINGTON, KY - SEPTEMBER 22: Josh Allen #41 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates during the 28-7 win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Commonwealth Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY - SEPTEMBER 22: Josh Allen #41 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates during the 28-7 win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Commonwealth Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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EAST LANSING, MI – NOVEMBER 10: Justin Layne #2 of the Michigan State Spartans breaks up a pass next to Terry McLaurin #83 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half at Spartan Stadium on November 10, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MI – NOVEMBER 10: Justin Layne #2 of the Michigan State Spartans breaks up a pass next to Terry McLaurin #83 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half at Spartan Stadium on November 10, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

Round 2, Pick 36: Justin Layne | CB | Michigan State

The 49ers signed Jason Verrett to a one-year prove-it deal, and if the veteran cornerback stays healthy all 16 games, he’ll end up earning a very, very rich contract. But his track record suggests he won’t be able to, and even if he does, San Francisco still needs more talent at cornerback.

Justin Layne is a well-built prospect at 6-2, 192 pounds and he ended 2018 as one of the more productive playmakers at the position. He had 15 pass breakups, good for a top-10 ranking in FBS play.

Layne doesn’t have the quickest feet at the position and he tends to open his hips a touch too soon when threatened by speed, but he has really good instincts and isn’t afraid to get his nose dirty against the run. He projects as a legitimate starting cornerback in the NFL and would be a really strong pick for the 49ers here.

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