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The lone 49er to make the list so far" San Francisco 49ers NewsNFL NewsDee Ford lands at No. 67 on NFL’s Top 100 PlayersNew Cassius Marsh Color Rush Jersey ,9commentsThe lone 49er to make the list so farPDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Dee Ford lands at No. 67 on NFL’s Top 100 PlayersTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe first San Francisco 49er to make NFL Network’s Top 100 list didn’t suit up for them last season. Dee Ford comes in at No. 67 on the list voted by players that rank the 100 best players going into the 2019 season. He had the seventh-most sacks in the NFL, third-most QB hits, and sixth-most hurries. Seven forced fumbles are the cherry on top every defensive coordinator craves. Here is the video: Ford is 28, and coming off his first Pro Bowl selection. He will be a crucial part of the 49ers’ success this season. He will make life easier for everyone else on defense. That’s why the Niners traded a 2020 second-round pick to Kansas City and signed Ford to a five-year, $85.5 million deal.George Kittle is rumored to be the third tight end on this list, though I’m not sure where he’ll land. The list omitting Deforest Buckner tells you all you need to know how serious we can take it. Mark Ingram was on the list over him. If everything goes as planned, the 49ers should be well-represented on the list this time next season. Each year, it seems like the 49ers continue to find diamonds in the rough with late-round defensive backs. Last season, it was third round corner Ahkello Witherspoon and seventh round safety Adrian Colbert who impressed. In this year’s draft, GM John Lynch added versatile defensive back D.J. Reedin the fifth round and safety Marcell Harris in the sixth round. Due to injuries to corner K’Waun Williams and Colbert https://www.49ersfanshop.com/Brock-Coyle-Jersey , defensive coordinator Robert Saleh had no choice but to lean on Reed in the slot and Harris in the strong safety spot. Against the Broncos, both players shined and started to make a case for a starting job — even when the incumbents return. Reed earned himself a game ball with his performance against Denver, racking up 12 tackles, one sack, three tackles for loss and a forced fumble. Harris was equally as impressive, filling the stat sheet with seven tackles and two for loss. Early in the first quarter, Reed shows off his tackling ability from the slot corner position. The ex-Kansas State defender is able to shed off the block and tackle Broncos’ running back Phillip Lindsay for only a four-yard gain. For corners, sound tackling is an important skill and Reed seems to show that from the get go.Once again, it’s the exact same play, with Reed lined up in the same spot. This time https://www.49ersfanshop.com , he’s able to skirt through the blockers and drop Lindsay for a three-yard loss. Shooting the gap and stopping the run is a huge priority for defenders on the edge and for Reed to singlehandedly bring down Lindsay is fantastic.Now, let’s take a look at Reed in his primary job — covering the slot receiver. Matched up against rookie wideout Daesean Hamilton, Reed is able close immediately on him and make the tackle after only a gain of one yard. Now for the other rookie defensive back, Harris, who’s sees the wide receiver reverse play start to happen before it actually does and then shoots the gap for the tackle. That’s great instincts for a rookie who missed a majority of the season. Harris is able to drop the speedy Sutton for a one-yard loss. Here is Reed’s best play of the afternoon. On a slot blitz, Broncos’ quarterback Case Keenum recognized that Reed is coming off the edge and points it out to running back Devontae Booker, who misses the block. Reed sacks Keenum and forces the ball out, creating a turnover and a subsequent short field for the 49ers’ offense. Once again, Harris is lined up right near the line of scrimmage, staring at the running back in the backfield. Keenum turns and hands it off to backup Royce Freeman San Francisco 49ers Customized Jerseys , who gets immediately taken down by Harris for a loss on the play. Harris makes the perfect read and is able to blow past the blockers to take Freeman down.Now in coverage, Harris shows off his closing speed to the offensive player. Covering the running back out of the backfield, Harris sees the play develop and is able to make the solo tackle immediately.Both Reed and Harris showed off their ability to read the plays, make solo tackles in space, cover guys in space and also bring down running backs. For rookie defenders, there’s not much more you can ask than for effort and energy on every play. For Harris and Reed to be able to have successful afternoons is a bright sign for the 49ers’ defensive future.