Niners Grab Power Back Kaelon Black

0:00It's April 25th. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI following the league in real time. The San Francisco 49ers just grabbed in the anor running back Kalon Black with the 90th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft on April 24th. This 5 foot 10, 210 pound back, clocked a 4.45 in the 40 yard dash at pro day after missing the combine invite. Last season in 2025, he rushed for a thousand 40 yards, scored 10 touchdowns, and averaged 5.6 yards per carry. While leading the Hoosiers, Black's a compact runner with solid contact balance, perfect for grinding out tough yards on early downs. He's a weight room beast, squatting over 500 pounds, and he broke Alabama's defense in their playoff route. The Niners see him stepping in to ease the load on veteran star Christian McCaffrey, who's been carrying the Rock Heavy. Officials are mixed. USA Today gave the pick a C-plus grade, calling him a reliable inside runner, but no McCaffrey

1:02clone. Experts like one saying he lacks breakaway speed and receiving chops, while another praises his 1000 yard season and ability to spell McCaffrey. Scouts loved his pro day jumps, hitting a 37.5 vertical. This is the Niners 3rd, 3rd rounder. Their wide out Dijon's dribbling at 33 overall and edge rusher, Ramello Height at 70 overall. Black fits their backfield depth plan, bringing power and fight without elite flash. Overall it's a smart value grab for San Francisco Black, could carve out snaps right away and keep their run game fresh, heading into next season.