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Jason Webster, CB
Round 2, Pick 17 , Overall 48
From: Texas A&M

Height/Weight: 5-9/180
Speed (40 time): 4.50

Interceptions
Year No. TD Defensed
1996 1 0 1
1997 0 0 9
1998 2 0 7
1999 4 0 10
Totals 7 0 27
Tackles
Year Total Solo Asst. For Loss Sacks
1996 32 27 5 1 0
1997 61 46 15 2 0
1998 72 52 20 0 4
1999 74 58 16 5 0
Totals 239 183 56 12 0


 
 


           
Analysis by Rob Baker, 49ers Clubhouse draft writer:
            
A three year starter was named All-Big 12 corner in 1999. Another that works 100% in training and in games. Fast, does well in zone coverage because he can have quick bursts towards the pass. Webster is a good guy of the field, but he does lack in size, only being 5’9”, but for a guy that size, he can tackle extremely well and excels in coverage and won’t be beaten deep too often. His size is often the cause of him being pushed around by bigger wide receivers. May begin his career more in special teams, winning Texas A&M’s special teams MVP as a freshman and can return punts. Comments: Bill Walsh must see something in Webster, going back on his word of not drafting a corner under 6’0”.
        

Info from The Sporting News:

War Room AnalysisProspect mostly because he’s fearless leader and competitor. Size is obvious obstacle; most don’t believe he can match up at NFL level. Has competitive speed and marginal quickness. Not a great overall athlete, but makes lot of plays because of aggressive style and instincts. Knows all the angles, and can read ball and react to play. Could contribute in dime package because of feel for passing game. Should be excellent special teams player. 
Notable: Was selected as team spokesman to answer questions regarding tragic A&M bonfire accident.

Info from Pro Football Weekly:

Notes: A four-year letterman and three-year starter. Was Texas A&M's special-teams MVP as a freshman and also started one game. Finished the season with 32 tackles, one pass broken up and one interception. Started every game in '97 and had 61-9-0. Was a second-team All-Big 12 pick in '98, when he had 72-7-2, along with three punt returns for 97 yards and a score. Named an All-Big 12 cornerback in '99, when he had 74-10-4, as well as 12 punt returns for 75 yards.

Positives: Has top intangibles. Comes from a good family and is a good person. Works his butt off, is team-oriented and has a great work ethic and character. A good football player who is quick, tough and instinctive. Has diagnostic skills and is a quick study. Covers well at all depths. Tackles like a bigger man. A good special-teams player. Has good hands and can return punts.

Negatives: Lacks size and will get outsized, outjumped and outmuscled at times. Does not have the speed, quickness or explosiveness of an Aaron Glenn.

Summary: Webster is not as good as Glenn is, but he may be better than Ray Mickens.

Info from CBS SportsLine:

Quick, fluid cornerback has been a mainstay in the Aggies secondary since late in his freshman season. Webster is a compact smallish cornerback, with quick ball reactions and the speed to recover in the deep game. He earned first team All-Big 12 as a senior when he made 74 tackles with 5 TFLs, 4 interceptions, 10 PBUs and 2 FR.

 He has a fluid quick backpedal with the instincts, hip flexibility and speed to play man coverage. His lack of height will create match up problems and most likely relegate him to a nickel corner role as a pro. He is a sure tackler despite his smallish frame and has totaled an amazing 239 tackles over his career.

 He is similar to former Aggie Ray Mickens in size and agility, with the blazing speed to recover. He is similar to former Aggie Ray Mickens, who has gone on to a fine career as a nickel CB in size, speed and coverage skills. At the combine, he ran a 4.44 time with a 35.5" vertical leap, a 10'2" broad jump and 17 reps in the lifting. He had a nice week in coverage at the Senior Bowl and has the tools to become a fine nickel corner in the NFL. Fine late pick with the tools to fill roles as a nickel CB and special teams.

Info from CNN/SI:

A small corner with a sturdy build. Tough competitor. Takes on blocks tough and is an aggressive, secure tackler who doesn't back down. Very quick athlete. Smooth in his backpedal. Can turn his hips easily. Has excellent speed. Gets separated on cuts a little too much but he closes well. Has good ball play skills. Physical in press, but has some difficulties with big receivers in man coverage. Should contribute as a rookie as a special teams player and nickel corner -- has enough talent to develop into a pro starter despite his size disadvantage.
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