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Former 49ers draft pick found immediate redemption after roster cut

The Tennessee Titans used the NFL's top waiver wire priority to claim four players, including cornerback Samuel Womack from their AFC South rival Indianapolis Colts. But as San Francisco 49ers fans known, not too long ago, his journey in the pros began in the Bay Area. He was a fifth-round pick who struggled to carve out a role early on, though it appears the club that drafted him moved on prematurely.

While they've certainly hit a few home runs, San Francisco hasn't had the best draft track record under general manager John Lynch. He appeared to whiff on Womack, who has changed that narrative since since the 49ers cut him last summer.