58. A.J. Haulcy, LSU<\/p>\n
Haulcy is everything<\/a> the 49ers need in Round 2. He is big, physical, and brings ball skills that fit the new Raheem Morris defense. He is another player who could come in and start right away.<\/p>\n 127. Genesis Smith, Arizona<\/p>\n Smith is a bit of a trickier fit. He is a pure free safety who would be best playing the centerfield role. That is because he is fast, smart, and has ball skills, but he does not tackle well. The good news for the 49ers is that both Malik Mustapha and Ji\u2019Ayir Brown are more physical tacklers than they are experts in coverage. If they drafted Smith, they could push either into the box.<\/p>\n Rich Janzaruk\/Herald-Times \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n 133. Jakobe Thomas, Miami<\/p>\n Thomas is the exact opposite of Smith. He is a thumper and is not afraid to tackle. However, his limited range will likely leave him in the box for the majority of his career. The good news is that if all else fails, he can get work in dime looks as a rookie, which is a solid return in round 4.\u00a0<\/p>\n 138. VJ Payne, Kansas State<\/p>\n Payne is another player more likely to fit into the box. He is a massive mover, and while he is not quite the hitter that Thomas is, he is a bit more fluid in coverage. Still, the role would be the same.\u00a0<\/p>\n 139. Michael Taffe, Texas\u00a0<\/p>\n Taffe is a high-floor, low-ceiling player<\/a>. He is instinctive and tackles well. He is a bit limited in his athletic upside, so there is less high-end potential down the road. Still, he could eventually grow into a starter, and his floor will be a special teams ace, which would have him making the roster. <\/p>\n![\"San](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/01kpknwp5ba9dn8bhvtx.jpg\" "\\"San")
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