Predicting the 49ers' 53-man roster

Predicting the 49ers’ 53-man roster

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 19: Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers passes against the Denver Broncos in the first quarter during a preseason National Football League game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 19, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

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SANTA CLARA, CA – DECEMBER 09: Richard Sherman #25 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up before the game against the Denver Broncos at Levi’s Stadium on December 9, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /

Cornerbacks

Richard Sherman
Ahkello Witherspoon
K’Waun Williams
Jason Verrett
DJ Reed
Jimmie Ward

Richard Sherman will look to bounce back after a disappointing and injury-hampered first season in San Francisco. The long, raw, and athletic Witherspoon will look to continue to improve opposite Sherman. Williams is a versatile veteran who can play inside or outside. Verrett rarely seems to be healthy but has been a very good cornerback when on the field. Reed provides depth as a prototypical nickel cornerback while Jimmie Ward is actually a safety with very good cover skills to play corner as well.

Player to watch: Quinten Rollins

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