Niners Nation on Blake Watson

Article49ers hold tryouts for 2 running backs; have a visit with another who ran a 4.3...
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They also hosted running back Blake Watson on a visit... Watson was an undrafted free agent out of the 2024 NFL Draft. His speed is something every team covets. During Memphis's Pro Day in March 2024, Watson ran a 4.39 40-yard dash with a 41.5-inch vertical jump and an 11-foot-3-inch broad jump. Each of those numbers is in the 90th percentile... Watson would have quite the opportunity with a banged-up depth chart to sneak onto the roster, or at the very least, stick around on the practice squad.
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Watson's elite athleticism and preseason production give him a path to 49ers roster amid backfield injuries.

Undrafted free agent running back visited by 49ers amid backfield injuries; elite athletic profile with 4.39 40-yard dash, 41.5-inch vertical, and 11-foot-3-inch broad jump—all in 90th percentile; showed chunk-play ability in preseason against 49ers with 16-yard reception after beating Nick Martin and 18-yard gain on broken tackle; positioned to compete for roster spot or practice squad with depleted depth chart (McCaffrey, James, Black, Guerendo out; only Taylor Jr., McCormick, Herbert healthy).

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