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49ers seek to bolster depleted defense in NFL draft after string of offseason losses

A recent run of weak draft hauls and an exodus of talent this offseason has left the San Francisco 49ers in a different spot heading into this year’s draft

APRIL 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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MARCH 18

Renardo Green's 2024 NFL Scouting Combine Workout San Francisco 49ers second-round draft pick, Florida State cornerback Renardo Green, runs the 40-yard dash at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine.

FEBRUARY 28 • 49ERS.COM

Gets seven starts in rookie season Green (groin) finished the 2024 regular season with 61 tackles (41 solo), 13 pass defenses (including one interception) and one forced fumble across 17 games.

Impact The rookie second-round pick out of Florida State mainly contributed on special teams over the first five games of the regular season. Green earned a larger role on the first-team defense as the season progressed, playing. at least 40 defensive snaps in 11 of the last 12 games of the regular season. Thanks to the extra playing time, Green was able to break San Francisco's rookie record for pass defenses in a season, surpassing safety Eric Reid's 11 from 2013, per Ali Thanawalla of Yahoo Sports. Green will be an integral part of a young 49ers secondary for the 2025 campaign alongside Ji'Ayir Brown, Malik Mustapha and Deommodore Lenoir.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early from season finale Green has been deemed questionable to return to Sunday's Week 18 matchup against Arizona due to a groin injury, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact The 49ers deemed Green questionable to re-enter Sunday's matchup midway through the third quarter. His exit thins an already depleted San Francisco secondary that entered Sunday without cornerback Deommodore Lenoir (shoulder), then lost safeties Talanoa Hufanga (concussion) and Malik Mustapha (knee) during the matchup. Isaac Yiadom, Rock Ya-Sin and Nick McCloud are candidates to step in for defensive snaps while Green is sidelined.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Shines in Week 16 Green finished with 10 tackles (seven solo) and one pass defended in Sunday's 29-17 loss to the Dolphins.

Impact Green turned in his finest single-game performance as a pro despite his team taking the loss Sunday. The second-round rookie logged double-digit tackles for the first time in his career in addition to cleanly defending a potential short touchdown pass to Tyreek Hill late in the third quarter. Green is coming into his own as the 49ers prepare to play out the string against the Lions next Monday.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sticks in starting role Sunday Green recorded six tackles (five solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 35-10 loss at Buffalo.

Impact Even with Charvarius Ward returning from an extended absence, Green was on the field for all 56 of the 49ers' defensive snaps in Week 13. He appears to have earned the starting role opposite Ward at the expense of Isaac Yiadom moving forward.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go for Week 13 Green (neck) is active for Sunday night's contest against the Bills, Lindsey Pallares of the team's official website reports.

Impact Green will be ready to go Sunday night after logging three straight limited practices this week due to a neck injury. The cornerback will operate in his traditional depth role in the 49ers' secondary versus Buffalo.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Considered questionable for Week 13 Green (neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup versus Buffalo, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Green hurt his neck in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Packers and didn't return. He logged a trio of limited practices this week, so he seems to be a 50/50 proposition to play against the Bills. Green's presence would be very helpful for San Francisco, as Deommodore Lenoir has been ruled out due to a knee injury.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to open week Green (neck) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Green suffered a neck injury during the 49ers' 38-10 loss to the Packers this past Sunday, finishing with five tackles (four solo) and one pass defense across 43 defensive snaps. The rookie second-rounder will have two more chances this week to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday night's game against Buffalo.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with neck injury Green (neck) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Packers, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact Green logged five tackles (four solo) before suffering a neck injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game. While he's sidelined, Nick McCloud and Rock Ya-Sin will serve as the rotational outside corners across starter Isaac Yiadom.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Co-leads team in stops Sunday Green tallied eight tackles (seven solo) and one defensed pass in Sunday's Week 11 loss to Seattle.

Impact Green and Deommodore Lenoir tied for the team lead in tackles in the last-minute loss. Green's eight tackles set a season-high mark, and he also logged a season-high 95 percent of the 49ers' defensive snaps. He's played an increased role the past two weeks in the absence of Charvarius Ward (personal), but Ward returned to the team Monday and could return to action Sunday against Green Bay, per David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Full practice participant Wednesday Green (toe) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Green is considered day-to-day due to a toe injury he sustained in this past Sunday's 23-20 win over the Buccaneers. Wednesday's full practice doesn't mean the rookie second-round pick is 100 percent over the issue, but if he's able to practice in full over the next two days, then he'll have no concerns heading into Sunday's game against the Seahawks.Green has logged 20 tackles (12 solo), four pass defenses (including one interception) and one forced fumble over nine regular-season games.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with toe injury Green is considered day-to-day due to a toe injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Green played through an ankle injury during the 49ers' Week 8 win over the Cowboys, and he appeared past the issue following the Week 9 bye. However, it appears he picked up a toe injury during Sunday's 23-20 win over the Buccaneers, which could limit his practice participation heading into the 49ers' Week 11 game against the Seahawks.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Past ankle issue Green (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Green sprained his ankle during the 49ers' Week 8 win over the Cowboys. The rookie second-round pick was able to enjoy additional rest thanks to the Week 9 bye, and barring any setbacks, he should be good to go against Tampa Bay on Sunday. Green has logged 15 tackles (eight solo), two pass breakups, one interception and one forced fumble across eight regular-season games.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day with ankle issue Green is considered day-to-day after sustaining an ankle injury in Sunday night's win over the Cowboys, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The 2024 second-round pick out of Florida State played 44 total snaps (43 defensive and one on special teams) and recorded three total tackles along with one forced fumble before exiting Sunday night's win with an ankle injury. However, Wagoner's report Monday suggests that Green avoided a serious injury. San Francisco has a Week 9 bye, giving Green until Nov. 10 to recover before the 49ers' next game against the Buccaneers.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day with ankle issue Green is considered day-to-day after sustaining an ankle injury in Sunday night's win over the Cowboys, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The 2024 second-round pick out of Florida State played 44 total snaps (43 defensive and one on special teams) and recorded three total tackles along with one forced fumble before exiting Sunday night's win with an ankle injury. However, Wagoner's report Monday suggests that Green avoided a serious injury. San Francisco has a Week 9 bye, giving Green until Nov. 10 to recover before the 49ers' next game against the Buccaneers.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury Green (ankle) suffered an ankle injury in Sunday night's 30-24 win over the Cowboys, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Green finished his night with three total tackles (two solo) and a forced fumble, picking up the injury at some point along the way. The cornerback stripped Dallas tight end Jake Ferguson in the second quarter, but Ferguson was able to get back on top of it. With the 49ers idle in Week 9, Green will look to get right in the extra time off before San Francisco returns to the field Nov. 10 versus the Buccaneers.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury Green (ankle) suffered an ankle injury in Sunday night's 30-24 win over the Cowboys, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Green finished his night with three total tackles (two solo) and a forced fumble, picking up the injury at some point along the way. The cornerback stripped Dallas tight end Jake Ferguson in the second quarter, but Ferguson was able to get back on top of it. With the 49ers idle in Week 9, Green will look to get healthy in the extra time off before San Francisco returns to the field Nov. 10 versus the Buccaneers.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs first NFL interception Green registered six tackles (four solo) along with an interception versus the Seahawks in Week 6 on Thursday in a 36-24 victory.

Impact Green was given his biggest NFL opportunity so far due to the absence of Charvarius Ward (knee). Green ended up logging 90 percent of San Francisco's defensive snaps -- by far his highest count this season -- and made a key interception of Geno Smith midway through the fourth quarter. Green will likely move back to working primarily on special teams when Ward is able to return to action.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Renardo Green Recupera Un Balón Suelto y Los 49ers Vuelven al Ataque El esquinero, Renardo Green, recupera un fumble para que la ofensiva de los San Francisco 49ers regrese al campo.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • 49ERS.COM

Renardo Green Scoops Up a Fumble Against the Titans San Francisco 49ers cornerback Renardo Green recovered a loose ball for a fumble recovery against the Tennessee Titans.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • 49ERS.COM

WATCH: Former FSU Stars Keon Coleman, Trey Benson, Tatum Bethune, and Renardo Green Get Their NFL Draft Calls The 2024 NFL Draft was an emotional night for many former Seminoles.

MAY 2, 2024 • SACBEE.COM