49ers depth chart: 2020 CB battle has long-term implications

The 49ers have some short and long-term questions to iron out at cornerback this season. Their depth chart at that spot isn’t deep.

Ahkello Witherspoon

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The 2017 third-round pick is going into the final year of his contract in a precarious spot. He was good in Year 1, struggled in Year 2, and was somewhere between Pro Bowler and backup in Year 3. The Pro Bowl-caliber play is why Witherspoon continues to be in the conversation as a starter. If he wins the starting job, his play in 2020 could earn him a nice contract beyond this season. That won’t happen if he winds up playing only a reserve role or losing his starting job again.