The San Francisco 49ers selected Renardo Green in the first round of the draft as a means of protecting themselves against future free agent departures.
They are making a wise choice that might assist Green get on the field as a rookie as he embarks on his first steps in his 49ers career.
The Niners are gearing up to lose one of Charvarius Ward and Deommodore Lenoir in the upcoming offseason, as indicated by Green’s pick. Next offseason, both players will be free agents.
The former Florida State defender played the vast majority of his snaps at outside corner.
However, the 49ers believe Green has significant potential in the slot, despite him playing only 91 snaps on the inside across his final three seasons with Florida State.
And the Niners are going to test his versatility in that regard early in his career.
Defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen revealed on Friday that Green will start out at nickel.
“We’ll bring him along starting him out inside and see what he can do in there,” Sorensen said. “I think that’s something that if you can retain, you want to learn it earlier.
“We know what Deommodore Lenoir can do. Also Samuel Womack has done a really good job there these last couple weeks. (Green) will get some work outside too, because versatility (is important). We only have so many guys that dress on game day. You always have to have enough guys who can fill in if you have injuries.”
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