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PLAYER BIO6-0 | 199 | SOUTH CAROLINA | ROOKIE | BORN 8.17.88 | PHILADELPHIA, PAACQUIRED D-3 IN ‘11 | GARNER MAGNET HS, GARNER, NCWith a nice combination of size and speed, Chris Culliver is asmooth, fluid defender that is comfortable and effective in a multitudeof coverages. Beginning his collegiate career as a safety, Cullivermade the transition to cornerback as a senior. He also brings awealth of kickoff return experience, ranking third in SEC history inkickoff returns (106) and kickoff return yards (2,476).// TRANSACTIONSOriginally a 3rd-round (80th overall) draft choice by SF in 2011.// COLLEGEPlayed in 43 games (32 starts) for the Gamecocks and recorded 156tackles, 3 INTs, 4.0 sacks, 10 TFLs, 3 FFs, FR and 14 PDs. Also registered106 KORs for 2,476 yds and 2 PRs for 18 yds. Set a schoolrecord and ranks 3rd in SEC history in career KORs and KOR yds.Became just the fifth player in school history to lead the team inKOR avg. for three consecutive seasons (2007-09). Originally beganhis career at South Carolina as a WR before moving to FS asa sophomore, and eventually transitioning to CB as a senior. In2010, was a preseason All-American and All-SEC honoree. Startedall seven games he appeared in and registered 34 tackles, 1.0 sack,2.5 TFLs, a FF and 2 PDs. Also registered 12 KORs for 261 yds. (21.8avg.). Suffered a season-ending torn pectoral muscle vs. Tennessee.As a junior, named second-team All-SEC by The NFL Draft Report andAP. Started all 12 games at FS and recorded 62 tackles, 2.0 sacks, 3TFLs, a FR and 9 PDs, while adding 26 KORs for 585 yds. (22.5 avg.).Led a secondary that ranked 2nd in the SEC and 8th nationally inpass defense (163.0 yds./gm.). In his sophomore season, played in 13games (12 starts) and notched 60 tackles, 3 INTs, 1.0 sack, 2 FFs and3 PDs. Also registered 34 KORs for 821 yds. (24.2 avg.). Helped theGamecock secondary rank 2nd in the nation in pass defense (159.2yds./gm.). In 2007, was a Freshman All-America choice as a returnspecialist by The NFL Draft Report and a Freshman All-SEC selectionby The Sporting News. Played in 11 games (one start) as a WR and registered34 KORs for 809 yds (23.8 avg.).// PERSONAL• Attended Garner (NC) Magnet HS and was regarded as the top prepplayer in the state of North Carolina, receiving a five-star prospectrating. Also earned all-state honors.• Notched 287 tackles, 8 INTs and 7.0 sacks as a junior and senior.Also registered 6 returns for TDs on special teams (4 KOR and 2PRs).• Born Chris Culliver (8/17/88) in Philadelphia, PA.• Majored in sport and entertainment management.THE SCOUTING REPORT“One of the things we really liked about Chris was the physical attributesof the player. And we like the fact that he’s played both safetyand corner. To me, that’s a positive not a negative. That means there’supside to the position he switched to as a senior, but it also gives youversatility. He’s competitive. He’s got some things he’s going to haveto learn as a corner. But every corner who comes into this league hasto develop.” - 49ers General Manager Trent BaalkeSAN FRANCISCO 49ERS \\75// MEDIA GUIDE