San Francisco 49ers trade up to select S Ji’Ayir Brown
The 49ers have found a safety to pair with Talanoa Hufanga, drafting Ji'Ayir Brown in the third round Friday.
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At long last, the San Francisco 49ers have made a big move, trading up for safety Ji’Ayir Brown.
The 49ers traded their No. 102, 164 and 222 picks to the Minnesota Vikings for the 87th overall selection. The move assured that San Francisco would be able to get Brown, a position the team needed in the near future.
49ers’ legendary offensive tackle Joe Staley announced the pick in Kansas City.
Welcome to The Bay @_Tiig2! pic.twitter.com/vfWDXB0niH
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) April 29, 2023
Brown, 23, was a two-year starter at Penn State, playing 32 games in three seasons. He racked up 153 total tackles, 4.5 sacks, and ten interceptions. He finished as the #1 college safety according to Pro Football Focus, first in both pressures and sacks.
Drawing comparisons to Bills’ S Micah Hyde, “Tig” Brown could be a force to be reckoned with for years to come.
“It really felt like home,” Brown said about his visit in his introductory press conference. “I knew from the time left my visit, that was the best visit I’ve been on and I knew that’s where I belong at.”
Lowdown on Ji'Ayir Brown:
— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) April 29, 2023
– He showed interchangeability between a single-high spot and the box at Penn State, so he's physical
-10 interceptions!
-Doesn't have great 40 speed (4.6), but good anticipatory player
-49ers need to develop a safety with Tashaun Gipson hitting 33
Remaining picks for the San Francisco 49ers
Barring any trades, the 49ers will have multiple picks in three of the final seven rounds Round 7 will see the Red & Gold make four selections. Here’s a breakdown of where they’re picking:
- Round 3 – No. 99 and 101
- Round 5 – No., 155, 164, 173
- Round 6 – No. 216
- Round 7 -No. 247, 253, 255
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