The 49ers weren’t sure if Kaelon Black would last until the 4th round of the NFL Draft
The San Francisco 49ers selected running back Kaelon Black in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, higher than many expected given his lack of draft exposure. Head coach Kyle Shanahan stated that the team ranked Black as the second-best running back in the draft despite him not being invited to the NFL Combine. The 49ers' decision was influenced by their internal evaluation and the relatively shallow running back class in this year's draft.
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