Paul

Oliver

Gregory injured himself in Wednesday’s practice. Pro Football Focus grades Gregory as slightly below average in coverage and against the run. Veteran Paul Oliver will fill in opposite Eric Weddle, with rookie Shareece Wright providing depth. Also inactive for the Bolts in Week 10: WR Malcom Floyd, OLB Shaun Phillips, WR Bryan Walters, OG Kris Dielman, DE Vaughn Martin, and LB Darryl Gamble.

Bob Sanders (knee) is predictably done for the year. Gregory played every snap against the Chiefs last week, recording five tackles. He’ll be spelled at times by the newly re-signed Paul Oliver this week.

Oliver got injured in Saints camp, was placed on I.R., and later released with a settlement. He was an original Chargers draft pick and knows the scheme.

Oliver, a 2007 fourth-round Supplemental Draft selection, took his own life. He played in 57 games from 2008-2011 with the Chargers, recording 144 tackles and four interceptions. Oliver played his college ball at Georgia.

Neither plays the Cover 2. Oliver’s unimpressive Pro Day still doesn’t mean teams won’t give him a look. He’s a projected third- or fourth-round choice.

Oliver was listed at 6-0/205 in college. From a measurables standpoint, Oliver doesn’t appear likely to be a first-day supplemental draft selection.

Oliver has size to help overcome the lack of long speed, but these numbers aren’t that impressive. It’s possible he’ll get a look from Cover 2 teams or even as a free safety. Oliver shut down Calvin Johnson in November, but probably won’t go any higher than the third round next month.

Oliver was the highest player picked in July’s Supplemental Draft. He’s San Diego’s nickel back of the future, when Drayton Florence moves on in 2008 and Antonio Cromartie enters the starting lineup opposite Quentin Jammer.

Oliver, who has applied for the Supplemental Draft, is big at 6-0/205 and is expected to run well. Had Oliver declared for April’s draft as a junior instead of returning to Georgia then flunking out, it’s expected that he would’ve been a second- or third-round pick. Nebraska offensive lineman Chris Patrick has also entered the Supplemental Draft.

Either personnel chief Scott McCloughan or his brother David, the Niners’ director of college scouting, will represent the team. The 49ers have a good group of corners and probably wouldn’t use a first-day supplemental pick. The Bills will also attend and are much more needy at the position.