When the San Francisco 49ers selected former Washington cornerback Ephesians Prysock late in the fourth round of last month’s 2026 NFL Draft, I loved the fit. Landing in San Francisco gives Prysock a chance to start in the league’s toughest division, and that opportunity was a major contributor to his position atop my post-draft ranking of UW draftee landing spots.
However, I wasn’t the only one who was excited to see Prysock drafted by the 49ers. Given the excitement coming from within the 49ers organization, Husky fans should feel very optimistic about their former cornerback’s prospects as a professional.
Top San Francisco exec says 49ers coaches ‘loved’ Ephesians Prysock prior to draft
According to 49ers vice president of personnel Tariq Ahmad, San Francisco’s defensive staff was all in on Prysock ahead of the draft.
"The defensive coaches absolutely loved [Prysock]," Ahmad told The Athletic’s Matt Barrows. “He would have been in the conversation for them very early in the draft. Very, very early.”
Ahmad also stated that he considered Prysock to be one of the top two cornerbacks in attendance at this year’s Senior Bowl, and that he believed Prysock’s length would allow him more room for recovery in positioning, tackling, and pass coverage.
Keep an eye on “EP.” 👀🔥#49ers may have found an absolute MONSTER in rookie CB Ephesians Prysock
— 49ers & NFL News 24/7 (@49ersSportsTalk) May 20, 2026
6’4.
80.5-inch wingspan.
A longer reach than the top CB taken in the entire draft.
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Prysock made waves in the pre-draft process when he measured in as the second-largest cornerback (behind only teammate Tacario Davis) at this year’s combine. Prysock’s 6-foot-3 ⅜-inch frame, 33 ⅛ inch arms, and 80 ½ inch wingspan are all exceptional by cornerback standards, and should certainly give the former Arizona transfer some extra room for error as he begins his NFL career.
That room for error may be especially necessary in the NFC West, where Prysock is set to face last year’s two most productive receivers–the Seattle Seahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the Los Angeles Rams’ Puka Nacua–twice a year, respectively.
Thankfully, Prysock’s got more than length on his side. He posted a very solid 4.45-second 40-yard dash at the combine, as well as a 39-inch vertical leap which will complement his size. Prysock is also tremendously experienced: He was a major contributor in each of his four collegiate seasons, and will enter the NFL having already started 42 games in college.
Is the former Husky cornerback poised for an early breakout in San Francisco? We may find out soon. San Francisco’s OTA (Organized Team Activity) offseason workouts begin on May 27, and mandatory minicamp will run from June 9-10. Prysock, who's wearing No. 41 in San Francisco, will absolutely be a name for fans to watch.
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