Ambry Thomas, CB - Michigan, 3rd Round Pick

Originally posted by Heroism:
When the CB drafted by the 49ers isn't tall, stiff and can play man

Originally posted by Heroism:
When the CB drafted by the 49ers isn't tall, stiff and can play man

Originally posted by thl408:
Though evaluators are mostly sold on Thomas' skill set, there are weaknesses to address. In an otherwise positive scouting report shared via email, NFL Films senior analyst Greg Cosell wrote that Thomas had a "tendency at times to get a little grabby and handsy when he felt he was losing contact through the route stem." Cosell also noted that Thomas' hips "looked a little tight" when he was forced to change direction.

Alabama receiver Devonta Smith, picked 10th by Philadelphia in the recent draft, beat Thomas on a crosser and on a vertical route when the two squared off in the January 2020 Citrus Bowl — Thomas' most recent game action aside from the Senior Bowl. It's safe that Smith represented the best competition Thomas faced in college, and the cornerback did indeed struggle at times against him.

"One thing that really stands out, looking back on it, was Ambry's attitude, his positive attitude, his attention to detail in terms of doing everything the doctors told him," Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh, who coached the 49ers from 2011 to 2014, said in September 2019. "Right down to the rest, the diet, the fluids he was taking in. He was so mature with the attitude that he had."

Said Brown: "He's a dog in this respect: If he doesn't like what's going on with his teammates, he'll let you know about it. He's one of those guys. He's a leader, has leadership skills and is not afraid to voice his opinion."

New 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans' football background is different than Saleh's — Zordich was on Philadelphia's staff in 2012 when Ryans played there ("He was smart as hell," Zordich said) — and plentiful signs indicate the 49ers are looking to make their secondary more versatile.

Thomas, with his heavy man-coverage background, excellent speed and demonstrated physicality, represents that push for adaptability.
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The article also mentioned how Adam Peters wanted the pick and how AThomas overcame colitis.

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
This part really stood out to me. Tells a lot about his determination, work ethic and love for the game to bounce back from colitis and on to the playing field again so quickly.

https://theathletic.com/2573994/2021/05/11/how-the-49ers-were-sold-on-ambry-thomas-the-tenacious-michigan-cornerback/

There's also the tenacity Thomas showed in the face of severe illness before his breakout 2019 season. This convinced Peters and eventually the entire 49ers brass that Thomas had the mettle to shoulder such a key load in the secondary at the next level.

Zordich and Brown frequently visited Thomas at the hospital in June and July of 2019. Their cornerback had been stricken with colitis, an inflammatory disease in the inner lining of the colon. Thomas lost 35 pounds during the ordeal and was bedridden for about three weeks.

Doctors initially told him his 2019 season was toast, but Thomas was determined to play.

Brown remains astounded by how Thomas stormed so quickly from a hospital bed to deliver a premium season of football in the Big Ten.

"I don't know how he did it," Brown said. "I really don't. He's a special guy, now. Some guys would have missed a lot of time. Not this guy. He didn't miss a thing.

Originally posted by SkyZer0:
bust

Originally posted by walker807:

Originally posted by Heroism:
When the CB drafted by the 49ers isn't tall, stiff and can play man

Im still holding out hope for Dontae Johnson

Originally posted by cciowa:

Originally posted by Heroism:
When the CB drafted by the 49ers isn't tall, stiff and can play man

mike rumph was supposed to be the next jimmy johnson. i am glad the team actually took some significant steps to address the secondary and not just draft a guy in the 7th round and call it good

Originally posted by 49ers808:
Read somewhere kid gonna wear #41? Emann switching numbers?

Originally posted by FredFlintstone:

Originally posted by 49ers808:
Read somewhere kid gonna wear #41? Emann switching numbers?

Moseley is going to 4

Originally posted by 49ers808:
Read somewhere kid gonna wear #41? Emann switching numbers?

Originally posted by tohara3:

Originally posted by 49ers808:
Read somewhere kid gonna wear #41? Emann switching numbers?

#4

Originally posted by 9moon:
I hate this rule. so stupid !!!

I was hoping AMB will be wearing Eric Wright's #21 !!