INDIANAPOLIS — Jimmie Ward was a safety at Northern Illinois and he’s been a cornerback during his three-year NFL career.
Now, in 2017, Ward’s position is … yet to be determined.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday the 49ers haven’t decided where to play the versatile defensive back in their new 4-3 scheme.
“I’m not sure yet,” Shanahan said. “That’s definitely stuff we’ve discussed because I know he’s capable of doing both. So, it’s more when we know our whole roster, options in the draft, free agency, what’s going to be best for us.