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On YouTubeSan Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 23
Malik Mustapha impresses 49ers DB coach early
The San Francisco 49ers kicked off organized team activities (OTAs) in Santa Clara this week. While the coaching staff has not had much time with their first-year players, defensive backs coach Daniel Bullocks praised one of his rookies—defensive back Malik Mustapha.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 12
49ers intrigued by Malik Mustapha's versatility and intelligence
Last month, the San Francisco 49ers bolstered their safety group by drafting Malik Mustapha in the fourth round, providing insurance for a position with many question marks heading into the 2024 season.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 10
Why ESPN views 49ers as a perfect fit for Malik Mustapha
ESPN's Matt Bowen recently analyzed 16 rookies from the 2024 NFL Draft whom he believes landed in perfect scenarios. Bowen considered traits, scheme, playcalling tendencies, and coaching in his assessment.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 9
Rookie Malik Mustapha delivers jokes about 49ers GM John Lynch
Having both played safety, rookie Malik Mustapha and San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch can relate to each other. Mustapha acknowledges the impact that Lynch and others like 49ers legend Ronnie Lott had on the game.
San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / May 7
Why the 49ers ultimately landed on S Malik Mustapha in the fourth round 
The 49ers addressed the safety position with their first fourth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The San Francisco 49ers addressed safety in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft when they selected Wake Forest safety Malik Mustapha, adding depth to the position.
San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / May 6
Malik Mustapha's versatility can help San Francisco 49ers handle potential Dre Greenlaw absence
While the San Francisco 49ers have made a plethora of additions over the course of free agency and the draft, they still have a few roster issues, one of which has been obvious since the Super Bowl.
San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Wire / May 4
Malik Mustapha might be most important member of 49ers' 2024 draft class
There aren’t that many worlds where the 49ers can salvage the trade up in the draft for quarterback Trey Lance. Safety Malik Mustapha, a fourth-round pick in this year’s draft, gives San Francisco at least a slim chance to do it.
Why the 49ers Drafted Safety Malik Mustapha
Safety was a position that the San Francisco 49ers were looking to add during free agency. They swung and miss during that phase, so they decided to get one in the NFL draft.
NFL News / Niners Nation / May 2
49ers used the pick from the Trey Lance trade on Malik Mustapha; Dallas declines Lance’s fifth-year option
Will Lance ever catch on in the NFL? On a Friday night in August, on the night of a preseason game, mind you, the San Francisco 49ers washed their hands from a move that didn’t work out and sent the former No.
How the 49ers Will Use Malik Mustapha
Malik Mustapha might start at safety for the 49ers in 2025. But if he wants to play defense in 2024, he might have to play a different position. Fortunately for Mustapha, he played linebacker on third downs at Wake Forest.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 1
PFF names favorite 49ers pick from 2024 draft class
The San Francisco 49ers selected former Wake Forest safety Malik Mustapha in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The rookie defender joins a group that includes All-Pro Talanoa Hufanga and second-year safety Ji'Ayir Brown.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / April 30
Why 49ers' Malik Mustapha was among insider's favorite 4th-round draft picks
The San Francisco 49ers made three fourth-round selections in the 2024 NFL Draft, the first of which was former Wake Forest safety Malik Mustapha. ESPN's NFL insider, Field Yates, compiled his list of the five selections he liked the most for each round, factoring in value, fit, and what the player brings to the table.
Malik Mustapha says he watched film of Talanoa Hufanga: ‘He’s one of the best erasers in the game’
He models himself after another NFC West safety, too The San Francisco 49ers drafted their second defensive back of the 2024 NFL Draft when they selected Wake Forest safety and Richmond transfer Malik Mustapha on Day 3.
Watch: 49ers 4th-round draft pick Malik Mustapha brings the thump in college highlights
The 49ers made Wake Forest safety Malik Mustapha the 124th overall pick in the 2024 draft. He may not start on Day 1, but there should be a long-term role available for him beyond the 2024 season.
5 things to know about 49ers fourth-round pick S Malik Mustapha
The San Francisco 49ers addressed a need at the safety position in Round 4 of the 2024 NFL Draft on Saturday with the selection of Malik Mustapha, who comes to the NFL as an early draft entry after a standout career at Wake Forest.
Instant analysis: Why 49ers added S Malik Mustapha in Round 4 of NFL draft
The 49ers brought in more safety help with the 124th overall pick in this year’s draft by taking Wake Forest safety Malik Mustapha. That selection illustrates what changes are likely coming in San Francisco’s secondary.
49ers add secondary help, select Wake Forest S Malik Mustapha with 124th overall pick
The 49ers added more help to their secondary with their first pick in the fourth round of this year’s draft. At pick No. 124 they took Wake Forest safety Malik Mustapha.
College Football News / Last Word On Sports / April 25
Malik Mustapha 2024 NFL Draft Profile
Malik Mustapha NFL Draft Overview Position: Safety School: Wake Forest Height: 5’10” Weight: 209 pounds Arm: 30 1/8″ Hand: 9″ 40-yard dash: 4.54 seconds More 2024 NFL Draft Profiles Malik Mustapha enters the 2024 NFL Draft after a productive career at Wake Forest.
College Football News / The 33rd Team / April 18
2024 NFL Draft: 1 Surprise Player At Every Position Who Could Sneak Into Top 100
We are officially less than a week away from the 2024 NFL Draft, so it's time to dig further into the class. Rather than just focus on the first round, let's look at several players who could sneak into the top 100 despite being projected as Day 3 picks.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / ACC Digital Network / April 10
College Football News / JetNation.com / February 26
JetNation Prospect Profile: Wake Forest Safety Malik Mustapha
While the Jets biggest needs entering this offseason are clearly at offensive tackle and wide receiver, there are some additional needs that may turn out to be of significant importance as well. Among those positions are safety, linebacker and backup quarterback.
Raiders NFL Draft Prospect: Malik Mustapha, Wake Forest
The Las Vegas Raiders are focusing on the future, evaluating prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft. The Raiders hold the No. 13 overall selection and could go in several different directions with that pick.
New York Giants Draft Prospect: SAF Malik Mustapha
Height: 5’11 Weight: 207 lbs. Class: Junior (4th year) School: Wake Forest College Stats Mustapha was an accomplished high school football player out of Weddington High School in Matthews, North Carolina, where he helped lead his team to a North Carolina 3AA State Championship.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / ACC Digital Network / December 30
College Football News / Field Level Media / September 22, 2022
No. 5 Clemson vs. No. 21 Wake Forest prediction, pick, odds Sat. 9/24: Can Tigers continue to dominate?
Fifth-ranked Clemson hasn't defended the pass well this season and figures to see a lot of balls in the air when it battles No. 21 Wake Forest on Saturday in Atlantic Coast Conference play at Winston-Salem, N.C.
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