The 49ers surprisingly used the NFL draft to strengthen a defense that ranked No. 1 overall a year ago. The Niners took defensive players with five of their nine picks.
Luter can play outside cornerback or down in the box covering the slot.
Luter had only five interceptions in three seasons at South Alabama but was a first team All-Sun Belt Conference selection in 2021, when he had four picks and deflected 10 passes. Later in the fifth round, the 49ers added Beal to an already strong pass rush that produced 44 sacks last season. Beal had 6 1/2 sacks in 2021 when the Bulldogs won the national championship. His production dipped to 3 1/2 sacks in 15 games last year.
“ were like my favorite team growing up,” Beal said. “Growing up, it was between the 49ers and the Falcons but it was 49ers before the Falcons. It is crazy how it comes full circle. I’m just thankful for the opportunity.”San Francisco added a second tight end in Willis, who can also play fullback.
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