Overview
- The San Francisco 49ers drafted running back Kaelon Black with the No. 90 pick in the third round of the NFL Draft.
- Head coach Kyle Shanahan said the team targeted Black because they need more than one starting-caliber back.
- Shanahan praised Black’s vision and physicality, saying he hits the right hole, moves the chains, and breaks tackles.
- The staff highlighted a reported 4.45-second 40-yard dash at Black’s pro day and strong Senior Bowl reps as signs of added burst and growth potential.
- Black joins Christian McCaffrey, Isaac Guerendo, Jordan James, and Patrick Taylor Jr., with the team aiming to trim McCaffrey’s heavy touch load from recent seasons.