Forty-Niners Stock Up on Running Backs in Draft

0:00On April 25th, the San Francisco 49ers shook things up in the NFL Draft by trading out of the first round with the Jets and Dolphins, then, snagging wide receiver Dejon Stribbling at Pick 33. Later in the third round, they grabbed Indiana Running Back K-Lon Black at number 90 overall, a move straight out of coach Kyle Shanahan's. Playbook. Shanahan loves stocking up on running backs, and this one's no different. Black, a 24-year-old standing 5 feet 10 inches and weighing 211 pounds, comes off a strong senior year with over 1,000 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns for the national champs. Fans are buzzing about how Black fits with superstar Christian McCaffrey, but don't sweat it. CMC stays the clear number 1, locked in and less hurt. Black's more about adding depth, potentially pushing guys like Isaac Grindo or Jordan James for backup reps. Right now, the depth chart behind McCaffrey includes Jordan James, Grindo, Patrick Taylor Jr., and now Black, who could climb quick with his.

1:02Power and vision. It's all about building that reliable rotation Shanahan craves. This draft keeps the Niners backfield stacked in versatile, setting them up solid for another run without messing with their star power.