Nate Hobbs Joins 49ers, Fans Weigh Durability Concerns

0:00For the NFL, it's March 17th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. The San Francisco 49ers, surprised fans by signing veteran cornerback Nate Hobbs early in free agency. They only expected to lose one cornerback this offseason, but added Hobbs last week to bolster the position. He could compete with Ronaldo Green for a starting spot right away. Hobbs started as a two-star recruit from Louisville Mail High School in Kentucky. He went to the University of Illinois where he played in 39 games and made 168 tackles along with 15 passes, defense and three interceptions. Meanwhile, the Las Vegas Raiders drafted Hobbs in the fifth round, 1,067th overall, back in 2021. He spent four seasons there before a brief stint with the Green Bay Packers heading into 2025. Across his career, he has three-internate tackles, 21 passes defense and three interceptions while playing both outside and slot roles.

1:01Fans are excited, but note some concerns about his durability. Hobbs has never played a full 17 game season and only topped 12 games twice. That could limit his impact if he lands a big role. Last season, his pro-flip ball focus grade was 61.7 overall, ranking 60th among qualified cornerbacks. His coverage set at 58.1, but he's shown in run defense with a 77.4. Keep an eye on how he fits in training camp. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor. Lay back. Press play. Let the pillow do the rest. Sound meets comfort. S-O-L-I. SullyPillow.com. Made in AI.