2024 Draft Class: DB

Originally posted by 49erFaithfullest:

Playmaker and return specialist. Hope he falls to us in the end of round 1

Originally posted by Heroism:

I don't study prospects anymore, so this tidbit is really for you guys doing the deep dive--with how important DBs are in today's run game fits, the focus on DB run defense doesn't seem to be getting the necessary attention by talent evaluators. Honestly, it should be the first thing you guys focus on when evaluating DBs. One thing I learned from Bill Belichick's philosophy years back on evaluating DBs was the importance of physicality and tackling as a DB. He said something along the lines of him preferring a coachable DB that could tackle and play physical over a pure coverage/athletic DB that can't tackle. This has been highlighted this week with KC's defense: they have arguably the best tackling backfield in the NFL. DBs that can't tackle, fit gaps and play physical are massive liabilities in 2024 with the way teams are defending these high-flying offense.

Nearly two minutes of the Chiefs defensive backs tackling.

Justin Reid rocks. pic.twitter.com/TL65xRkKNZ

— Nate Tice (@Nate_Tice) February 7, 2024

Originally posted by illinois9er:

Originally posted by 49erFaithfullest:

Playmaker and return specialist. Hope he falls to us in the end of round 1

Holy ****, that return at 2:40 was sick

Originally posted by Murphys1:
Would we have to take Sainristil at 31?

Originally posted by Murphys1:

Would we have to take Sainristil at 31?

Originally posted by OnTheClock:

Originally posted by Murphys1:
Would we have to take Sainristil at 31?

We'll see about the combine. I think he makes it to the 2nd. There's some good options this year IMO so we don't need to panic or reach for anyone.