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What 49ers' pick of Indiana RB Kaelon Black means for Christian McCaffrey
TL;DR
The San Francisco 49ers selected Indiana RB Kaelon Black with the No. 90 pick in the NFL Draft. This addition is not expected to significantly alter Christian McCaffrey's role but will impact the team's running back depth chart.
Key points
- 49ers traded down from their initial first-round pick
- Selected Indiana RB Kaelon Black at No. 90 overall
- Christian McCaffrey's role remains largely unchanged
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The San Francisco 49ers didn't make their initial first-round pick, trading down out of Round 1 with the New York Jets and the Miami Dolphins, then taking wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling with the No. 33 pick.
Then, down the board in the third round, Kyle Shanahan made a pick he's well known to make, taking a running back. This time, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the 49ers have drafted Indiana running back Kaelon Black at No. 90 overall.
After taking a running back, how does Black impact the 49ers' plans at running back with Christian McCaffrey? There's not much change expected for CMC, but the depth chart is shaking up a bit.
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How Kaelon Black impacts Christian McCaffrey
Black, the 24-year-old Indiana running back, is 5-foot-10, 211 pounds. Last year for the National Champions, he ran for 1,034 yards and 10 touchdowns while catching five passes for 42 yards.
Q&A
How does Kaelon Black's selection affect Christian McCaffrey's role?
Kaelon Black's selection is not expected to significantly change Christian McCaffrey's role in the 49ers' offense.
What round was Kaelon Black drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Kaelon Black was drafted in the third round as the 90th overall pick.
What is the significance of the 49ers trading down in the first round?
The 49ers traded down from the first round, which allowed them to select additional players, including Kaelon Black in the third round.