This is the pick that they traded Tim Rattay for.

With the 23rd pick in the 6th round, No. 192 overall, the Niners select free safety Marcus Hudson…

Height: 6-1, Weight: 193, 40 Speed: 4.50
Position: Free Safety, College: North Carolina State

SUMMARY
Hudson is an interesting player because of hishis strong play as a safety in 2004, but was not as enamored with his play as a cornerback in 2005. He is a tall safety with the long arms—when he covers the tight end in man-to-man coverage, he can stay right on his hip and can reach in front to break up the pass consistently. When he is playing aggressive, he consistently reads the play fast, breaks on the ball and closes fast to make the plays—he makes hard and physical tackles/hits. An added bonus is that Hudson is good on special teams coverage units—played gunner on Punt Cover, gets down the field in a flash and can break down and tackle well out in space. He also is a solid kickoff returner—he’s not a home run threat, but consistently runs hard and fights until he is on the ground. Overall, Hudson is being evaluated as both a cornerback and safety, but he will be most successful as a safety in the NFL. He will not be a premier, game-changing player, but will be good in all areas and will add versatility to the defense. He will be able to drop down to cover slot receiver in three receiver alignments so the defense will not have to go to nickel coverage every time.

STRONG POINTS
Hudson is a versatile athlete with the quick feet, acceleration and playing speed that is tough to find in a safety. His instincts combine with his athleticism to let him get outside to make tackles vs. the run and to make plays on the ball vs. deep, outside passes. In zone coverage, he does a good job of planting, driving and closing fast and can make hard hits right after the ball arrives. He has the hips to turn and run with the tight end without losing a step, has the speed to stay with him deep and uses his front hand to break up passes. When he is aggressive, he comes up quickly in run support and can make hard hits/tackles.

WEAKNESSES
Hudson’s biggest weakness is that he does not maintain focus all the time and it leads to him staying upright and missing tackles he should make. He does not consistently come up aggressively in run support and becomes a catch tackler too often. When he is not aggressive, he does not make plays on passes nearly as often.