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Breaking down the 49ers taking Florida State CB Renardo Green at No. 64
The San Francisco 49ers made their second selection of the 2024 NFL Draft, taking Florida State cornerback Renardo Green with the No. 64 pick after trading back one spot with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Green, a 6’0, 186-pound receiver who put up 13 pass breakups and an interception in 2023, has a versatile background, having played outside, in the nickel, and even at safety during his collegiate career.
What kind of player is Green and what does this selection mean for the 49ers?
Green’s profile
Green is a 49ers type of cornerback; he’s a press-man corner with ultimate physicality and has the type of frame that they covet at the outside cornerback position.
In college, Green went up against the top competition, impressing against LSU’s elite core of receivers, and holding his ground against star Malik Nabers.
Now, Green ran a 4.49 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, but doesn’t play with elite deep speed. That might be the only detractor to his game.
As a physical player, Green is able to slow receivers down by winning at the line of scrimmage as a press corner, while his agility and change of direction impress me for a player of his physical profile, allowing him to keep with receivers as they run a variety of routes.
He’s exactly what the 49ers like in a cornerback and is a willing run defender, showcasing aggressiveness in that department.
Moreover, Green’s versatility is key, as he can play a number of roles for the 49ers, similar to fellow cornerback Deommodore Lenoir, which San Francisco covets.
For the second consecutive pick, the 49ers went with a player who fits what they covet, choosing a cornerback after getting a receiver in the first round.
Evaluating the pick
For the second consecutive pick, the 49ers chose fireworks, as they traded back one spot from No. 63 with the Kansas City Chiefs, getting back No. 173 and giving up No. 211.
Now, considering the trade specifically, the 49ers got great value for a one spot move, knowing that the Chiefs were likely targeting an offensive tackle with BYU’s Kingsley Suamataia still on the board.
Following the Green selection, insider Jordan Schultz revealed that the 49ers were thinking about an offensive tackle, but their top players were off the board, hence the selection to go with the Florida State product instead.
While I would have preferred Suamataia, given the need for an offensive tackle, be it for 2024 or the future, it feels that San Francisco did not have the BYU lineman high on their board, as they allowed Kansas City to move up and grab him.
Their guy could have been Washington’s Roger Rosengarten, who was taken one spot ahead of them by the Baltimore Ravens, or a bevy of other tackles who went in the 50s.
While he wasn’t my top available player, Green is still a great choice who, once again, fits what San Francisco wants to do as they went with a BPA approach.
More importantly, there is an avenue for Green to compete early on, as he could slot in at one of the starting corner spots should he win the job in camp or even play in a multitude of roles as a reserve.
What it means for the 49ers
Cornerback was a position to watch for the 49ers heading into the draft, as all five of their top players are scheduled to be free agents following the 2024 season.
Now, San Francisco should extend one of their top players, but nonetheless, there was a need for corner in the future, and the 49ers addressed that with Green here at No. 64.
Green should be an outside cornerback in the future, solving a key issue for the 49ers and providing them some flexibility as they look into potential extensions for either Charvarius Ward or Deommodore Lenoir.
I wouldn’t be surprised if San Francisco looks to even double-dip at cornerback in the later rounds, but the choice to go with the skill position players over an offensive tackle is certainly interesting.
Now, with the depth, or lack thereof, at offensive tackle in the later portion of the draft, I thought it was intriguing that the 49ers went with a cornerback, given the depth at that position in the third round, but it’s a good sign that they chose to go best player available, rather than falling in love with a specific player or position.
With receiver and cornerback off the board, the 49ers could look to target the interior offensive line in the third round, although there should still be a ton of talent available at their next selection.
One other thing? I wouldn’t be surprised at a trade up in the third round, as the 49ers now have another asset following their trade with the Chiefs, and they have a bevy of fourth-round picks at their arsenal.
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A former Florida juvenile probation officer is facing more than 100 felony charges after investigators said she leaked confidential court and law enforcement information to people tied to a drug trafficking investigation.
Crystal Gaynell Ann Lawson was booked into the Orange County Jail on Thursday, according to Orange County Corrections records.
Investigators said Lawson improperly accessed the Comprehensive Case Information System, or CCIS, more than 100 times and shared information from active criminal cases with members of a drug trafficking organization.
FOX 35 Orlando reported Lawson was arrested on 113 felony counts of computer crimes for unauthorized access. Investigators said she allegedly accessed the database 106 times between January and May.
Lawson is accused of using the database to search for active criminal cases tied to members of the organization. Authorities said some of the information that was leaked included arrest warrants and documents connected to an active investigation.
Lawson was hired by the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice in February 2022. As part of that job, she was given access to the CCIS database. Authorities said she was fired later that year after an arrest, but her database access was not terminated.
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Investigators said the leaks resulted in lost evidence, unrecovered assets and at least one person fleeing to avoid arrest before later being taken into custody.
Lawson previously worked for the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, where she had access to the court information system as part of her job. Authorities said she was later fired, but her database access was not terminated.
Orange County Corrections records list Lawson’s case status as “presentenced” and show multiple entries for “offense against computer users.”
The records list the arresting agency as the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and show bond amounts of $10,000 on several listed case sequences. The jail record also notes an “ICJIS Affidavit.”
ORLANDO, Fla. – Strong thunderstorms continue to push across Central Florida Thursday evening, with a few storms capable of producing gusty winds, frequent lightning, torrential rainfall and isolated damage before activity gradually winds down later tonight.
The strongest storms are expected through about 10 p.m., with most of the activity weakening and moving offshore by around 11 p.m. Storms are being fueled by sea breeze collisions and abundant moisture across the state. In addition to strong wind gusts, torrential downpours could lead to ponding of water on roads and minor flooding in low-lying and poor-drainage areas.
While storms remain the immediate concern this evening, another round of impactful weather is expected Friday.
The News 6 Weather Team has designated Friday as a Weather Aware Day due to the combination of dangerous heat and the threat for strong to severe thunderstorms.
Before storms develop, temperatures will climb into the low to mid-90s Friday afternoon. Combined with high humidity, it will feel more like 102 to 107 degrees across much of Central Florida. Some locations could once again approach or exceed Heat Advisory criteria.
Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop during the afternoon and evening hours. The atmosphere will be loaded with tropical moisture, allowing storms to produce frequent lightning, damaging wind gusts, and torrential rainfall.
The Storm Prediction Center has placed all of Central Florida under a Level 1 out of 5 risk for severe weather Friday. While widespread severe weather is not expected, a few storms could become strong enough to produce damaging winds.
In addition, the Weather Prediction Center has highlighted portions of Central Florida for a Level 1 out of 4 risk of excessive rainfall. Any storm will be capable of producing very heavy rain in a short amount of time, which could lead to localized flooding.
The unsettled pattern continues into the weekend. Storm coverage is expected to increase Saturday, and some locations could see multiple rounds of heavy rain. While a few stronger storms remain possible, the flooding threat may become a greater concern by Saturday afternoon and evening.
Looking ahead to next week, rain chances are expected to gradually decrease, but the heat is not going anywhere. High temperatures will remain in the low to mid-90s, with heat index values frequently climbing above 100 degrees. Forecast guidance suggests a higher heat risk could develop once again across Central Florida as we head deeper into next week.
At the beaches, a moderate risk of rip currents continues. Make sure you swim near a lifeguard if you’re heading to the beach.
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SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA)— A Florida mental health counselor walked into a surprising number of bats inside her office last week.
“We had about 50 bats. In the toilet, in the sink. All over,” Shaltala Boss, a licensed mental health counselor, said.
Boss has since moved her office due to maternity season, when it is illegal to exclude or remove bats from April 16 to August 14, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
“Any form of eviction during this time period will result in baby bats being trapped along with adult bats that may not have emerged. Trapped bats will attempt to escape and may end up in the living space of buildings,” FWC said.
Video provided by Boss showed a bat lying on the ground.
“You definitely didn’t want to come to counseling that day,” Boss said.
Boss has since moved to another location and said it is bat-free.
“Most bats will avoid humans at all costs and use natural roosting structures for shelter during the day. However, bats sometimes find their way into our homes and structures, which can present a health hazard,” FWC said.
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