Could it be Patrick Peterson? Could it be Prince Amukamara?
NFL draft history suggests that, whomever it is, it could be a good thing if the 49ers select a cornerback with the No. 7 overall pick.
Cornerbacks picked in the top 10 haven’t been bust-proof over the past 20 years (Tom Knight?), but it’s a fairly solid group.
Here’s a look:
2010
No. 7: Joe Haden, Browns
2005
No. 6: Adam Jones, Titans
No. 9: Carlos Rogers, Redskins
2004
No. 8: DeAngelo Hall, Falcons
No. 10: Dunta Robinson, Texans
2003
No. 5: Terence Newman, Cowboys
2002
No. 5: Quentin Jammer, Chargers
1999
No. 7: Champ Bailey, Redskins
No. 10: Chris McAlister, Ravens
1998
No. 4: Charles Woodson, Raiders
No. 10: Duane Starks, Ravens
1997
No. 3: Shawn Springs, Seahawks
No. 5: Bryant Westbrook, Lions
No. 9: Tom Knight, Cardinals
1994
No. 9: Antonio Langham, Browns
1992
No. 5: Terrell Buckley, Packers
No. 7: Troy Vincent, Dolphins
1991
No. 3: Bruce Pickens, Falcons
No. 5: Todd Lyght, Rams
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