The 49ers cornerback room is currently the weakest unit on San Francisco’s defense. Furthermore, Jimmie Ward and Jason Verrett are the only dynamic defensive backs in the Niners training camp. So as far as depth, it is clear someone needs to step up.
K’Waun Williams has been an essential cornerback when healthy, but he was sidelined twice last season and likely won’t return after this year. Additionally, Emmanuel Moseley landing on the Reserve/COVID-19 hampered the CB room greatly. Ultimately, leading Leo Luna and Javier Vega to spark the question of Ambry Thomas potentially being CB2 this year?