Re-grading 49ers’ 2017 NFL draft class

John Lynch’s first NFL draft class with the 49ers was bad.

Round 3, Pick 66 | CB Ahkello Witherspoon

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Witherspoon has fluctuated between a home run pick and a wasted selection. He’s flashed All-Pro caliber talent in portions of each of his three seasons, but his strong start to 2019 was derailed by a foot injury. He never fully recovered and was benched during the team’s Week 17 matchup with the Seahawks, and again in the first playoff game before losing his starting job. Witherspoon still has a chance to salvage his grade, but the end of his third year wasn’t promising.

Grade: C