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Renardo Green

Renardo Green Player Profile

Summary

Renardo Green is a promising young cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers who was selected in the 2nd round (64th overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft after a strong collegiate career at Florida State Seminoles. 247Sports At 6′0″ and 186 lbs, he brings a combination of size, solid college production (especially in pass breakups), and situational playmaking. As he transitions into the pro game, his upside is clear but so are areas where he needs to improve to become a high-impact starter.

Strengths

  • Ball skills & pass breakup ability: In college Green ranked among the nation’s leaders in passes defended; his 13 breakups in 2023 underscored his ability to read the quarterback and be around the football. Florida State University

  • Size & physical traits for position: At 6′0″ with good length and frame, he has the physical baseline to match up with many WRs outside. His high school testing (4.61 40-yard dash, 37.5″ vertical) showed adequate athleticism. San Francisco 49ers

  • Early impact and versatility: As a rookie he saw a meaningful number of starts (7) and made splash plays (interception returned ~20 yards) which indicate he’s not just a developmental project but has earned trust.

  • Tackling & involvement in run support: While primarily a cover guy, his tackle totals (61 in his rookie season) show he doesn’t shy away from contact and is active around the line of scrimmage.

Weaknesses

  • Consistency & technique refinement: While he has the physical tools and ball skills, some early NFL grades (e.g., from PFF) suggest his overall coverage grade and consistency are still below elite level. PFF

  • Ideal top-end speed & acceleration concerns: Although his measurable athleticism is solid, some scouting commentary pointed to his 40-yard dash not being elite relative to the very fastest cornerbacks, which can matter when covering top vertical threats. 247Sports

  • Transition from college scheme to pro demands: At Florida State, Green often played in predictable roles; in the NFL he must adjust to more complex route combinations, faster receivers, and more varied coverages. This learning curve is still ongoing.

  • Injury question & role stability: While nothing major yet, there are reports of him being limited in practice with a toe injury in 2025. Establishing durability and a stable starting role will help him maximize his upside. RotoWire

Fit & Outlook

Renardo Green projects as a potential starting cornerback who can develop into a reliable two-way contributor (coverage + run/support). For the 49ers, he represents either a long-term starter or a high-quality secondary piece. The keys for his continued growth:

  • Improving technique: footwork, recovery speed, mirror ability and staying disciplined in coverage.

  • Increasing his consistency game-to-game (e.g., avoiding lapses, maintaining focus on all snaps).

  • Staying healthy and earning more defensive snaps to build experience and confidence.

  • Leveraging his ball-skills into more big plays (interceptions, forced turnovers) to elevate his value.

If he makes those strides, Green could become a cornerstone of the 49ers’ secondary for years. On the flip side, if the common rookie hurdles (adjusting to NFL speed, technique refinements) become recurring issues, he may settle into a rotational role rather than a full-time elite starter. But at his current trajectory, his ceiling remains encouraging.