Niners Nation on Kaelon Black

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Black rushed for 61 yards on 12 carries in preseason, an average of just over five yards a carry, but even more intriguing is the play he demonstrated in pass protection.
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Black won RB2 job with strong pass protection and 5.1 YPC in preseason.

The 2026 third-round pick won the RB2 job in preseason, rushing for 61 yards on 12 carries (5.1 yards per carry) and demonstrating exceptional pass protection ability and vision between the tackles—critical traits for a back tasked with relieving McCaffrey's workload.

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