Why the 49ers drafted a running back in the 3rd round again
The San Francisco 49ers drafted running back Kaelon Black in the third round with the 90th overall pick, despite being ranked 179th on Dane Brugler's board and 197th on the consensus big board. Black is a sixth-year senior who had 11 rushes of 15+ yards last season, and the 49ers may be planning to use multiple running backs this year.
The San Francisco 49ers selected Kaelon Black in the third round with the 90th overall pick. Black was 179th on Dane Brugler's board and 197th on the consensus big board. He is a sixth-year senior who played at Indiana, where he had six targets last season. Black suffered a serious knee injury in 2021 but showed promise with 11 rushes of 15+ yards last season. The 49ers may be planning to use multiple running backs this year, having drafted Jordan James last year. Black was excellent in pass protection, allowing two pressures and zero quarterback hits in 37 pass pro reps last season. He finished fourth in this class in Boom percentage and positive percentage, indicating his potential to make big plays.
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