CB Ephesians Prysock Press Conference

CB Ephesians Prysock

Press Conference – April 25, 2026

San Francisco 49ers

Did you have an idea that the 49ers were trailing you and getting ready to pick you?

“First of all, I want to thank you guys for having me on here. To be honest, I had a Zoom call with the 49ers and that was about it. I had plenty Zoom calls with other teams, and I don’t know to be honest.”

What does it mean to you to get that phone call from any team, but the 49ers?

“It means everything to me. It’s been a lifelong dream since I was a kid. They could have called me at any point. But yeah, it means everything to me and my family. It’s just a blessing. Blessed to be here.”

How would you describe your style of play and how do you see your career unfolding?

“I feel like I’m a long, versatile guy that can get in and out of breaks and transitions and that has the skillset to be one of the greatest corners.”

Did you just see that OL Carver Willis was drafted to the 49ers as well, so you have somewhat of a familiar face in the locker room?

“Yeah, I did see that. That’s my guy.”

Did you go up against Cleveland Browns WR Denzel Boston a lot in practice, and if so, how did that kind of help you develop?

“Yeah, I went against Denzel Boston almost every day if not every day. But, it helped me just do different things because he’s a really good receiver off the line with his route running at the catchpoint. So, it took my game to another level, just coming out there and competing each and every day.”

A lot of people would see your size and wonder if he has a future at safety, but you made it quite clear you’re a cornerback. Has that talk ever been made about your versatility, being able to play both corner and safety?

“Well in college, a little bit. I played a little bit of nickel. I got my first pick, it was in an unbalanced formation. I was at safety and then I kind of rolled over, like toward a half of the field and picked the ball off.”

The Niners play a little bit more zone than man. What do you think is your biggest strength?

“Like I said, I feel like I’m a versatile guy and I can do it all. I feel like if it’s press-man, or even off in zone coverage, cover-two, cover-three, cover-four, I feel like I can play everything.”

You mentioned earlier it’s a big day for you and your family. What was draft day like there? Where are you and tell me about the atmosphere in there as your family is waiting to hear your name called?

“Oh man, like I said, it’s a blessing to be here just to celebrate things like this and cherish these moments. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity, so I’m just blessed. Can’t really explain the feeling, but it’s great to have these people around me and these people that support me each and every day.”

And where are you?

“I’m in California, Hollywood area.”

What was the feedback throughout the pre-Draft process that stood out the most to you?

“The feedback, like what I was getting from teams?”

Yeah, like how they saw you fit, your strengths, things that you might have to focus on as you transition to the NFL, anything like that?

“I’ve heard a lot of great things. Good press-man corner, good zone cover, could go down in cover-two and blow up some plays. Real physical. So yeah, I’ve heard a lot and it meant a lot to me.”

You’re in Los Angeles. DB Deommodore Lenoir is down from L.A. too. Are you familiar with his play?

“Yeah, actually my two older brothers played in high school with him, so I know him a little bit. I’m pretty familiar with him.”