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Ji'Ayir Brown

S, #27
TCKL
21
SACK
0
FF
0
INT
2
Player Bio
HT/WT
5' 11", 202 lbs
Age
24
Born
01-25-2000
College
Penn State
49ers training camp: Deebo Samuel eager to score some kick-return TDs; O-line banged up

Though three of the 49ers' rookie draft picks missed Friday's practice with injuries, one found himself lining up with the starters.

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49ers training camp: Deebo Samuel eager to score some kick-return TDs; O-line banged up
49ers championship mailbag: Why isn't vaunted D-line delivering? Lineup changes?

Among the questions: Why the 49ers didn't sign Zach Ertz, will Ji'Ayir Brown be back in the lineup, and who's to blame for the porous run D?

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49ers championship mailbag: Why isn't vaunted D-line delivering? Lineup changes?
49ers minutia minute: Jauan Jennings, Dre Greenlaw shined; kick coverage did not

Christian McCaffrey and Deommodore Lenoir also were among the top players as the 49ers eventually found their footing as the game went on.

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49ers minutia minute: Jauan Jennings, Dre Greenlaw shined; kick coverage did not
Fast talker: 49ers never had to slow down when Ji'Ayir Brown entered the lineup

The 49ers aren't worried about their lone rookie starter because he's been sharp like a veteran since they first met him in the spring.

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Fast talker: 49ers never had to slow down when Ji'Ayir Brown entered the lineup
Checking in on 49ers' youngest players and where they fit on future rosters

Young players like Jordan Mason and Ronnie Bell have expanded their roles recently as injuries have taken a toll on the 49ers' roster.

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Checking in on 49ers' youngest players and where they fit on future rosters
49ers minutia minute: Ji'Ayir Brown has his best game; team adds Jason Verrett

Among the 49ers' unheralded standouts from Sunday's win were Brown, Deommodore Lenoir, Isaiah Oliver, Javon Kinlaw and Jon Feliciano.

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49ers minutia minute: Ji'Ayir Brown has his best game; team adds Jason Verrett
49ers mailbag: Where does Brock Purdy rank among Kyle Shanahan QB favorites?

Among this week's questions: Is SF still interested in Ndamukong Suh and what exactly happened inside the Philadelphia press box on Sunday?

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49ers mailbag: Where does Brock Purdy rank among Kyle Shanahan QB favorites?
49ers mailbag: Preparing for rain in Philly and stopping Eagles' 'Brotherly Shove'

Also, why Jake Moody doesn't try for a touchback every time and whether Isaiah Oliver is a candidate to play safety.

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49ers mailbag: Preparing for rain in Philly and stopping Eagles' 'Brotherly Shove'
49ers minutia minute: Arik Armstead crashed quarterback like never before

Among the standouts from Sunday's win were Fred Warner and Ji'Ayir Brown, who led a parade of pass breakups against the Buccaneers.

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49ers minutia minute: Arik Armstead crashed quarterback like never before
Ji'Ayir Brown the latest 49ers youngster to answer the call against Buccaneers

Just like Brock Purdy's star turn against Tampa Bay last season, the rookie safety Brown delivered for the 49ers on Sunday.

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Ji'Ayir Brown the latest 49ers youngster to answer the call against Buccaneers
49ers minutia minute: What the snap counts say about first half of the season

Snap-count trends suggest which 49ers might be out of favor in the second half of the season and which are headed for career seasons.

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49ers minutia minute: What the snap counts say about first half of the season
Rookie standout watch: Ronnie Bell, Cam Latu, Ji'Ayir Brown come up big for 49ers

The 49ers saw encouraging performances from several of their rookies in Saturday's preseason win over Denver.

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Rookie standout watch: Ronnie Bell, Cam Latu, Ji'Ayir Brown come up big for 49ers
49ers assistants on Jordan Mason’s hands, Javon Hargrave’s value, Ji'Ayir Brown's role

Christian McCaffrey’s arrival last year has reshaped the 49ers offense and forced the team's young tailbacks to become better pass catchers.

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49ers assistants on Jordan Mason’s hands, Javon Hargrave’s value, Ji'Ayir Brown's role
49ers OTAs: Spencer Burford, Colton McKivitz have firm grip on starting jobs

The standouts from Wednesday's practice included receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who had two long pass plays, and cornerback Deommodore Lenoir.

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49ers OTAs: Spencer Burford, Colton McKivitz have firm grip on starting jobs
49ers’ Adam Peters on Ji’Ayir Brown, Robert Beal Jr. and the entire draft class

A year ago, the 49ers didn't draft any so-called "gold helmet" players. This year, they drafted two with that designation.

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49ers’ Adam Peters on Ji’Ayir Brown, Robert Beal Jr. and the entire draft class
49ers' NFL draft class: Scot McCloughan dishes on Ji’Ayir Brown, Cameron Latu, more

The former 49ers general manager thought one prominent selection was overdrafted but said his old team got excellent value on two others.

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49ers' NFL draft class: Scot McCloughan dishes on Ji’Ayir Brown, Cameron Latu, more
San Francisco 49ers NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports

The 49ers traded up in the third round to select safety Ji'Ayir Brown at No. 87 and added kicker Jake Moody and tight end Cameron Latu.

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San Francisco 49ers NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports
49ers were in consensus on Ji'Ayir Brown, say Jake Moody was 'necessary' pick

The 49ers picked three times in Friday's third round, netting safety Ji'Ayir Brown, kicker Jake Moody and tight end Cameron Latu.

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49ers were in consensus on Ji'Ayir Brown, say Jake Moody was 'necessary' pick