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Why the 49ers ultimately landed on S Malik Mustapha in the fourth round

The San Francisco 49ers addressed safety in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft when they selected Wake Forest safety Malik Mustapha, adding depth to the position.

Mustapha, a 5’10, 210-pound safety, was a player that several analysts saw as a value pick, and he provides some much-needed depth for the 49ers, who have Talanoa Hufanga recovering from a torn ACL injury and 2023 third-rounder Ji’Ayir Brown as their top options at the position.

What led the 49ers to ultimately take him in the fourth round and how does he fit the team?