Deommodore Lenoir has already faced plenty of challenges in the 2025 season, and the 49ers’ top cornerback has passed those tests with flying colors.

Moved to outside corner full-time again after rookie Upton Stout won the starting nickel job, Lenoir has consistently been tasked with facing an opponent’s best receiver, and each week he has excelled.

Indeed, through five weeks, Lenoir has given up just 84 yards when targeted in coverage, per Pro Football Focus, allowing only seven yards per reception.

Per Sumer Sports, Lenoir’s EPA per target allowed is -0.123, an excellent number that puts him in the top 22 percent of defensive backs in coverage efficiency.

Lenoir has excelled in shutting down receivers despite coming up against Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Chris Olave, Marvin Harrison Jr, Bria

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