The 2016 NFL Combine has come to a close, and that meant defensive backs were on display. The 49ers have some needs in the secondary, but it is hard to tell how high they would go to add more depth to the position. Do they go for a Jalen Ramsey or Vernon Hargreaves to add a long-term option? Or do they stick with what they've got, add some depth, and move forward?
Two of the top defensive backs in the draft are Jalen Ramsey and Vernon Hargreaves. Both performed well, solidifying first day status, and likely a high pick. Ramsey shined in particular with a 4.41 40, and position leading 41.5" vertical and 135.0" long jump. For Ramsey though, it will be a matter of a team deciding whether to stick him at cornerback or safety. It seems more often than not that a team taking him in the top ten would want him in a cornerback role, but if they think he can be an even more dominant safety, I suppose they can justify it to themselves.
Here's the top performers in their various drills. You can get full results here.
40-yard dash
1. Jonathan Jones, Auburn - 4.33
2. T.J. Green, Clemson - 4.34
3. Anthony Brown, Purdue - 4.35
4. William Jackson III, Houston - 4.37
4.Brandon Williams, Texas A&M - 4.37
Bench press
1. Miles Killebrew - 22
2. Sean Davis - 21
3. Jimmy Pruitt - 19
3. Anthony Brown - 19
3. Juston Burris - 19
3. Zach Sanchez - 19
3. Jonathan Jones - 19
3. Tevin Carter - 19
Vertical Leap
1. Jalen Ramsey, Florida State - 41.5"
2. DeAndre Elliott, Colorado State - 41.0"
3. Justin Simmons, Boston College - 40.0"
4. Eric Murray, Minnesota - 39.5"
5.Vernon Hargreaves, Florida - 39.0"
Broad Jump
1. Jalen Ramsey, Florida State - 135.0"
2. Keanu Neal, Florida - 132.0"
2. D.J. White, Georgia Tech - 132.0"
4. Vernon Hargreaves, Florida - 130.0"
5. T.J. Green, Clemson - 129.0"
3-cone drill
1. Justin Simmons, Boston College - 6.58
2. Sean Davis, Maryland - 6.64
3. Cyrus Jones, Alabama - 6.71
4. Tavon Young, Temple - 6.80
5. De'Vante Harris, Texas A&M - 6.82
20-yard shuttle
1. Justin Simmons, Boston College - 3.85
2. Tavon Young, Temple - 3.93
3. DeAndre Elliott, Colorado State - 3.94
4. Sean Davis, Maryland - 3.97
5. Vernon Hargreaves, Florida - 3.98
60-yard shuttle
1. Justin Simmons, Boston College - 10.84
2. Daryl Worley, West Virginia - 10.87
3. Miles Killebrew, Southern Utah - 11.02
4. Jalen Ramsey, Florida State - 11.10
5. LeShaun Sims, Southern Utah - 11.18
5. Ryan Smith, North Carolina Central - 11.18