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49ers met with Wisconsin S John Torchio, who may attend local pro day ahead of NFL Draft

Mar 23, 2023 at 12:10 PM--


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According to Rohan Chakravarthi, the San Francisco 49ers spoke with Wisconsin safety John Torchio on Thursday at the school's pro day. The defensive back may attend the team's local pro day before the 2023 NFL Draft.

Torchio (6-1, 208) registered 55 tackles, three tackles for a loss, a sack, six passes defensed, five interceptions, and two touchdowns through 13 game appearances as a senior in 2022, per Sports Reference. He recorded 97 tackles, seven tackles for a loss, 1.5 sacks, seven passes defensed, nine interceptions, and two touchdowns through his four collegiate seasons.


San Francisco lost defensive backs Jimmie Ward (Texans), Emmanuel Moseley (Lions), and Tarvarius Moore (Packers) in free agency. Safety Tashaun Gipson returned on a one-year deal, and the 49ers added safety Myles Hartsfield (Panthers) and cornerback Isaiah Oliver (Falcons).

John Torchio College Stats at Wisconsin


Year Class G Solo Ast Tot Loss Sk Int
2019 FR 4 3 -- 3 0 0 1
2020 SO 2 2 2 4 1 0 --
2021 JR 11 23 12 35 3 0.5 3
2022 SR 13 31 24 55 3 1 5
Total 59 38 97 7 1.5 9



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