The 49ers seem very happy with Ahmed Plummer. Coming out of college last season, he was immediately penciled in to start at cornerback, and managed to hold that position all season. Plummer struggled early, but as he learned the ropes of the NFL, and the pass rush improved, Plummer managed to improve his game. The first round draft picks, seems ready to take his game to the next level, and the 49ers are optimistic he will be a leader in the defensive secondary for seasons to come.

Jason Webster, the 49ers other cornerback drafted last season, had to fight his way into the starting lineup. Webster, who is under six feet, was feared to be to small to play in the NFL, but his hard hitting, hard practicing and big play ability managed to earn him a starting spot. Webster proved to be a solid corner opposite Plummer and improved as the season progressed. Webster managed to overcome some poor official penalty calls, and in so doing proved that he was mentally fit to play at this level.

Anthony Parker will be heading into his third season this year. Coming out of the draft, the team was optimistic for Parker, but the team quickly learned that Parker, though talented was very raw in technique. Two seasons later, Parker has improved quite significantly; he still hasn't cracked the starting line-up though. Nevertheless, Parker offers the 49ers good depth at the position, and still has a very strong upside.

Monty Montgomery, the veteran of the group, came to the team as a free agent from the Vikings. Montgomery played his first full season with the 49ers last year, and though he wasn't the strongest of the bunch, he did qualify as a rather consistent player, that given help could usually be used quite effective. Montgomery may however be a victim of this season's salary cap number, or of the draft. The team in all likelihood will still be looking for an upgrade at this position and it may come at Montgomery's expense.