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Black was one of the most overdrafted players of the spring. James and Black have similar skill-sets — early-down box checkers who don't catch many passes — and Black is the "new guy" with better draft capital. Advantage Kaelon.

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Black's draft capital gives him edge over James in CMC backup competition.

Black was one of the most overdrafted players of the spring; however, he holds an advantage over Jeff James in the backup running back competition behind Christian McCaffrey due to better draft capital and a similar early-down skill-set, making him the preferred handcuff despite James's theoretical experience advantage under Shanahan.

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