Cornerback

The only sure things the 49ers have at corner going into next season are Richard Sherman and nickel corner K’Waun Williams. Ahkello Witherspoon is entering his fourth season after another up-and-down year as a starter where he got benched during the team’s Super Bowl run. His replacement, Emmanuel Moseley, is on the final year of his rookie deal after signing as an undrafted free agent in 2018. While Moseley played well in 2019, he’s not necessarily a lock to maintain a starting role going into next season and beyond.

Sherman is entering his age 32 season in the final year of his contract. Finding a player to compete for a starting job across from him with Witherspoon and Moseley is important this year, but finding a long-term replacement for Sherman will have to be a priority for the 49ers sooner rather than later.