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S Ashtyn Davis, Cal

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It’s hard to find a better physical tool set for a free safety in the 49ers’ defense than what Davis brings to the table. He’s 6-1, 202 pounds, and ran track at Berkeley. He was a special teams ace for the Golden Bears before working his way into a starting safety job for his final two seasons. Davis finished his career with seven interceptions, 12 pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and three forced fumbles. If San Francisco loses Jimmie Ward in free agency, Davis could step in right away and compete for the starting job with Tarvarius Moore. If he doesn’t win it, his special teams background should still allow him to be a contributor.