It has been a long time since the cornerback position could be considered an area of strength for the 49ers. Last season, their lack of depth at the position was glaringly exposed as injuries threatened to derail San Francisco’s campaign.
The Niners made moves this offseason to ensure their corner depth is much stronger and, while their secondary might not be in the running for the league’s elite, it is difficult to see how San Francisco’s corner play won’t be better in 2022.
While the starters at corner are likely set, there will be some intriguing battles at the bottom of the depth chart during training camp and preseason, with rookies and veterans both in the mix for backup spots.
Though camp is still a few weeks off, let’s look at how the cornerback depth chart could shake out.