49ers Grab Versatile RB Kaelon Black

0:00On April 25th, the San Francisco 49ers just grabbed running back Kalon Black with the 90th overall pick in the 2026 NFL. Draft. It's a day two move that fits their playbook perfectly under head coach Kyle Shanahan. They've been stocking up on running backs like this for years. Think Trace Sermon and Tyrion Davis price on day two plus later picks like Joe Williams. Isaac Garindo and even Jordan James from Oregon last year in the 5th round. Black built his game across two schools, starting with four seasons at James Madison before transferring to Indiana for his final two years. He really turned heads last season with the national champion Hoosiers. In that breakout year, he racked up 1,039 rushing yards and 10 touch downs on 187 carries career bests all around. Over his whole college run and 56 gains with 15 starts, he totaled 2,261 rushing yards, 16 scores on four. 143 carries plus 52 catches for 473 yards

1:02and six more touchdowns. This pick bolsters their backfield depth with a versatile guy who can grind and catch setting up some real options as they build for the long haul. That's your NFL news today update AI powered and always on.