49ers, CB Lenoir agree to massive five-year extension

Lenoir was set to hit free company following the 2024 marketing campaign. The previous fifth-round decide had been mentioned as an extension candidate all through the offseason, particularly with Charvarius Ward having not obtained a long-term pact. 

Talks between the 49ers and Lenoir appeared to be heating up right earlier than the common season, and the 2 sides have now agreed to an extension.

A former fifth-round pick of Oregon, Lenoir shortly established himself as a foundational piece in San Francisco. After beginning 13 of his 17 appearances as a sophomore, Lenoir began all 17 video games in 2023. 

The 49ers clearly valued his versatility, with the workforce utilizing him as an out of doors CB and within the slot. He completed the 2023 marketing campaign with 84 tackles, three interceptions and 10 passes defended, with Professional Soccer Focus grading him twenty third amongst 127 qualifying cornerbacks.

Lenoir has continued to supply in 2024. The 25-year-old has began all 9 of his appearances, compiling 53 tackles, six passes defended, and a pair of interceptions. He at present ranks forty first amongst 109 qualifiers on Professional Soccer Focus’ positional rankings, though his protection grade ranks twenty second amongst CBs. 

Lenoir has performed 337 snaps within the slot this season, and he’s additionally made appearances as a large CB (130 snaps) and within the field (80 snaps).

The cornerback will now be dedicated to San Francisco by way of the 2029 marketing campaign. His upcoming $18.4M common annual wage would at present rank outdoors the top-10 on the place, so the 49ers might have secured a slight low cost if Lenoir continues to develop.