You can’t read a training camp report about the San Francisco 49ers without the first or second sentence involving second-year pro Ricky Pearsall. By all accounts, Pearsall is thriving in practice as he continues to build rapport with quarterback Brock Purdy.

However, Pearsall isn’t the most important player from the Niners’ 2024 draft class. That would be cornerback Renardo Green, who has an opportunity to be a critical piece in a defense in search of a top cornerback. Deommodore Lenoir is likely shifting to a “new” role where he’ll live on the perimeter instead of primarily playing in the nickel — you can thank the emergence of Upton Stout for that.

ESPN’s Benjamin Solak highlighted how productive Green was as a rookie:

With Charvarius Ward leaving in free agency for Indianapolis, Gre

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