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Alabama. Xavier McKinney. player. Pick Analysis. 42. Scouting Report. S. 31
It really feels like the 49ers are going into the 2020 offseason with very few actual needs on their roster.
The safety position is a strong one for them, though Jimmie Ward is a free agent at season’s end.
Xavier McKinney has been all over the field this season for the Crimson Tide, and in fact has been playing at a very high level for two seasons now.
He has had a particularly stellar junior campaign, however, with 85 total tackles (career high), 4.5 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, three interceptions, and four forced fumbles.
His productivity as a tackler and playing the football are outstanding traits and obviously Alabama players coming into the NFL are some of the most physically ready to make instant impacts.
McKinney could be a starter immediately on a very good 49ers defense.