Niners Nation on Kaelon Black

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using the 90th overall selection in April's draft on Indiana's Kaelon Black. Drafting running backs, however, hasn't meant much usage, with Isaac Guerendo and Jordan James combining for just 84 rush attempts over their combined tenures with San Francisco.
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Black drafted 90th overall but faces limited usage behind McCaffrey's 74.5% carry share.

The 49ers drafted Kaelon Black with the 90th overall pick in April 2026, but the source indicates limited usage is likely; the team's history of drafting running backs (Isaac Guerendo, Jordan James) has not translated to meaningful carries, and Black will likely only see the field when McCaffrey needs rest, given McCaffrey's 74.5% carry share in his two full healthy seasons.

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