‘The guy’s a stud and we’re fortunate to have him’
The San Francisco 49ers had an intriguing 2023 NFL Draft, as they begun selecting only in the third round, trading up to take Penn State safety Ji’Ayir Brown with their first pick.
Initially playing behind both Talanoa Hufanga and Tashaun Gipson, Brown evolved into a starting role after the former suffered a torn ACL, which he grew into over the course of the season.
Ending the season with 35 tackles, four pass breakups, and two interceptions, things are on the up-trend for Brown, who will look to build off a successful rookie season in 2024
“I was real proud of Ji’Ayir,” Lynch said about the rookie’s first season. “You talk about interviews, we were just talking about them earlier.
He made a tremendous impression, not only on the tape but his interview was one that grabbed us.”
