Yahoo Sports NFL on Kaelon Black

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They had an 11-man draft class last season and nobody emerged as a full-time starter as a rookie. If you follow consensus rankings, the 49ers reached on picks like receiver De'Zhaun Stribling and running back Kaelon Black in this class.

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Black was a reach in 49ers draft; team's recent class produced no starters.

Kaelon Black was reached on in the 49ers' draft class according to consensus big boards. The source notes the 49ers' draft process has led to big misses, with their 11-man draft class last season producing no full-time rookie starters. The 49ers' draftees since 2020 have combined for only two Pro Bowls, suggesting Black faces an uphill battle to become a productive starter.