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PositiveUsageAug 2, 2026Coach Yac 🗣
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Matt Barrows on Deebo Samuel’s usage as a kick returner this season: “I would be surprised if he’s a full-time kick returner. He usually was the 'in case of emergency' kick returner in the past, specially if he has a starting role opposite Mike Evans at the Z receiver spot. I don’t think he’s gonna be your full-time kick returner. You could put Kaelon Black or Jordan James back there. Maybe in a special situation and they just need a spark at the end of the game, they would put Deebo back the...

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NegativeNewsAug 1, 2026Jack Miller
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Nothing against Kaelon Black. But intuitively feels bad to me taking someone like Black who's a stone zero barring injury over WRs like Kupp, Pat Bryant, etc. who will actually play. So I tested it, and it turns out R18 WRs have had higher Advance Rates than RBs 6 straight years.

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NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles
Kaelon Black is the clear RB2 behind Christian McCaffrey if Jordan James remains absent due to his fractured rib. Black is a rookie third-round pick who ran a 4.46-second pro day 40 after being snubbed by the NFL Combine and was generally productive throughout his six-year collegiate career. However, Black was never a starter in college, with undrafted rookies Roman Hemby, Ty'Son Lawton, and Justice Ellison starting ahead of him. The fact that Black couldn't take snaps away from undrafted players implies he might have passing-down limitations that could prevent him from seizing the RB2 role even if James stays out. At ADP RB69, Black carries uncertainty.
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PositiveBreakoutJul 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Christian McCaffrey praised Black's early camp performance, noting he is "stacked" and has "played mature football" at a high level. McCaffrey stated "I can't say enough good" about Black and called him "exactly what you would want a rookie to come in and be like," highlighting how well Black complements the running back room with his running style. McCaffrey contrasted Black's maturity with his own rookie year, suggesting Black is more developed as a prospect despite being younger in age (born 2001).
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PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
49ers third-round rookie running back selected to be part of a three-back stable alongside Christian McCaffrey and Jordan James. With James sidelined by fractured ribs and Isaac Guerendo out, Black should get significant reps in training camp and preseason to prove his skill set. The team plans to "throw the kitchen sink" at Black in August to evaluate his capabilities, with expectation he may be needed early in the season to keep McCaffrey fresh.
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PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026Niners Nation
Third-round rookie RB drafted despite draft criticism (most pundits projected him later on Day 3 or undrafted); McCaffrey praised him as 'stacked' and 'exactly what you would want a rookie to come in and be like,' noting his mature football and high-level play; with Jordan James sidelined by fractured ribs and Isaac Guerendo out, Black will receive significant reps in camp and preseason to prove his skill set; the 49ers plan to 'throw the kitchen sink' at him in August to evaluate his capabilities, with expectation he'll be needed early in the season to keep McCaffrey fresh.
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PositiveDepth ChartJul 30, 2026FantasyPros Articles
With Jordan James dealing with a rib fracture, Kaelon Black looks to have an early edge to climb into the clear RB2 spot on the 49ers' depth chart behind Christian McCaffrey. Derek Brown notes he wasn't in love with Black as a prospect (failed to finish inside top 40 FBS backs in yards after contact per attempt, breakaway rate, or elusive rating per PFF), but Black will be climbing up his ranks into the clear handcuff tier because Christian McCaffrey's health is never a certainty.
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PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026FFin60
Black is in line to get the first chance and a head start on winning the No. 2 running back role behind Christian McCaffrey after Jordan James fractured a rib. This was setting out to be one of the most important camp battles for a backup RB spot; if the 30-year-old CMC with a long injury history goes down, there is likely a very valuable RB role to be had. If Black holds the job through August, the source considers him one of their favorite late RB flyers.
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NegativeNewsJul 29, 2026Zain Dhanani
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A lot of 49ers info below: Believes De’Zhaun Stribling would slot in at the F (also he keeps looking good) if Pearsall is out with DRob/Kirk at Z Kaelon Black is logging good practices while Jordan James is out with ribs (James was doing well before the injury) And more

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