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ArticleRobert Saleh reveals 49ers missed out on a top RB target in 2025 NFL Draft
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taking Kaelon Black in the third round. That pick was quite controversial at the time, as Black was expected to go much later on Day 3 and there hadn't been a running back picked since Jadarian Price went at No. 32 overall. But head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed Black was the team's No. 2 running back in the draft, and the rookie has gotten off to a fast start to the 2026 season.
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Shanahan's No. 2 RB target is off to a fast start in 2026 season.

49ers third-round pick in 2025 draft; Kyle Shanahan ranked him as the team's No. 2 running back target in the draft, a controversial selection given expectations he'd fall to Day 3 and no running back had been drafted since Jadarian Price at No. 32 overall; has gotten off to a fast start in the 2026 season.

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