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James competes with Black for RB2; could be league-wide value if he emerges.

James, a fifth-round pick in 2025, is competing with third-round pick Kaelon Black for the RB2 role behind Christian McCaffrey in San Francisco. The source notes that James and Black are largely similar as running backs, to the point that there might not be a true winner between the two. James was considered the better prospect between himself and Black despite being drafted later. If either can emerge as a clear RB2, he would become one of the biggest values among RB2s league-wide, as McCaffrey does so much work that he might be able to support two handcuffs.

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