49ers add secondary depth with D.J. Reed

The San Francisco 49ers have selected cornerback D.J. Reed out of Kansas State with the 142nd overall pick in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

Reed's selection shows a strong commitment to the secondary by the 49ers, as the club already drafted safety Tarvarius Moore in the third round on Friday night.

D.J. Reed Bio

Position: CB
School: Kansas State
College Experience: Junior
Height: 5-9
Weight: 188 lbs

What the analysts are saying

• "Reed lacks size, but not heart. He's passionate and confident and outplays his height on a consistent basis. Reed's talent as a return specialist could gain him instant opportunities and his work won't hurt his cause." - Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
• "Reed is an undersized corner, but one who has the speed and coverage skills to prevent separation ... For the NFL, Reed projects as a nickel corner who also could be a team's feature returner on special teams." - Charlie Campbell, Walter Football

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