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then again when they took running back Kaelon Black. The 49ers often go against the grain in the draft, and this time it sparked a debate about consensus boards. The unconventional approach is a reason the 49ers' combined draft grade among experts ranked 30th.

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Black's second-round RB selection shocked analysts in widely panned 49ers draft.

Black was selected as a running back in the second round of a draft that was widely panned; the 49ers shocked many with this pick, sparking debate about consensus boards. The draft received a combined 30th-place grade among experts.

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Colton McKivitz on how explosive RB Kaelon Black is: “When you get a running back who is hitting the hole faster than kind of what you’re expecting,...

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Kaelon Black competing for RB2 role but James was preferred in OTAs.

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Black's preseason performance earned him RB2 competition, but James held starter reps in OTAs.

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Black holds RB2 role but faces James competition into season

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Handcuff strategy emphasized: multiple comments recommend drafting Kaelon Black as CMC insurance, even in round 10 if necessary. One commenter: 'I'm...

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Black's running discipline and vertical path approach show impressive one-cut efficiency.

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