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1:582026 NFL Draft Grades: 49ers
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0:472026 NFL Draft Grades: 49ers Select Kaelon Black No. 90
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Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Hassan Haskins
Summary
Kaelon Black is a powerful and disciplined running back who capped off his collegiate career as a 1,000-yard rusher for Indiana. He is a high-effort runner known for his vision and ability to consistently fall forward for extra yardage. While not a flashy lateral mover, his patient running style and willingness to punish defenders at the second level make him a reliable, blue-collar contributor in the backfield.
About
- 2025: Led team in rushing TD
- 2025: 10+ yard run in 15 of 16 games
Strengths
- Punishing runner who consistently plays with low pad level.
- Patient vision behind the line, allowing blocks to develop fully.
- One-cut explosive ability to hit the hole and finish hard.
Weaknesses
- Older prospect who will be 25 during his rookie season.
- History of nagging soft-tissue issues and a season-ending knee injury.
- Limited production and experience as a primary receiving threat.
2025 Rushing
| STATS | ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | 187 | 1039 | 5.6 | 10 | 40 |
Top Kaelon Black News
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49ers' Kaelon Black: Picked by 49ers
The 49ers selected Black in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 90th overall.
This was highly unexpected. There really is a lot to like about Black following his standout showing at Indiana, but he caught only 55 receptions in six collegiate seasons and turns 25 in October. Black does look good as a pure runner, boasting a hot motor and decent speed (4.46-second pro day 40) at 5-foot-9, 211 pounds, but second-year man Jordan James remains a strong candidate to serve as the RB2 behind Christian McCaffrey for the foreseeable future.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 5-10, 211 lbs |
| Birthplace: Virginia Beach, VA |
| Age: 24 |
| Class: Senior |